Officials said this K9 unit will be tasked with narcotics detection, tracking and apprehending fleeing suspects, tracking missing persons, and search and rescue incidents.
) - The Atmore Police Department announced the addition of two K-9 officers, Bama and Bantu. The police said these two officers will play a vital role to enhance public safety and combat crime in the community.
The process of creating a K-9 unit started back in May for the Atmore PD. They started by seeking donations from individuals and businesses interested in assisting with the department buying the canines and necessary equipment, training, and healthcare related to the dogs. According to the Atmore PD, Bama will specialize in narcotics detection and will be part of the city’s educational component. While Bantu is described as a “bite dog”. Police said his job will be to track down subjects and detain them.
Mayor Jim Staff commented on this addition saying, “As we continue to grow and evolve, I look forward to seeing the positive impact these K-9s will have on our city. I’m confident they will be integral to keeping Atmore safe for years to come.”Fairhope PD arrests 2 for allegedly breaking into vehicles
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