The Fort Oglethorpe Police Department announced Thursday on social media the launch of its new K-9 unit.
The department has plans to add two K-9s in the coming months to help with drug and firearms detection, tracking suspects and missing people and community outreach, according to the social media post.
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Police have asked for donations from the community for help offsetting the cost of acquiring the dogs, handler certification, K-9 safety equipment, veterinary expenses, training aids and deployment gear. According to the donation website, those expenses can cost tens of thousands of dollars per K-9 team.
The department’s fundraising goal is $30,000.