K9

The Schenectady County Sheriff's Office announced the death of a K9 unit member due to a patrol car malfunction. The K9 was described as a dedicated and loyal squad member.

A Clarksville Police Department officer was placed on administrative leave following a use-of-force incident involving a police dog that bit a man during an arrest. Bystander footage shows the man being pulled to the ground by his hair and bitten by the K9 while an officer stood on him, prompting calls for improved training and accountability.

Holly police are investigating a possible wandering child captured on a homeowner's Ring camera in the 500 block of Elm St. No missing child report has been filed, but officers searched the area without finding the child. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is assisting with a K9 and drone, and the public is urged to identify the child from released images.

A police dog helped rescue a missing elderly man and the search was caught on camera. The dog became a hero in the search effort. The incident showcased the importance of police dogs in search operations.

Three men were arrested for burglarizing a Burbank home on Scott Road after a neighbor reported suspicious activity. One suspect was bitten by a police K9 during the incident.