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Channahon police get drug sniffing dog with forfeiture funds

(CHICAGO) The Channahon Police Department has a new K-9 officer, purchased with drug forfeiture funds by the Will County state’s attorney’s office.

Officer Hutch being sworn in. Photo via Channahon Police Department Facebook Page.
Officer Hutch being sworn in.
Photo via Channahon Police Department Facebook Page.

 

State’s Attorney James Glasgow purchased the dog, named Hutch, with $14,840 in drug forfeiture funding, according to a statement from his office.

Officers Dustin Carlson and Hutch. Photo via Channahon Police Department Facebook Page.
Officers Dustin Carlson and Hutch.
Photo via Channahon Police Department Facebook Page.

Hutch will be the Channahon Police Department’s first K-9 unit and will be trained to take heroin and other illegal drugs off the street, the statement said. Hutch will also be a liaison between the department and citizens at local celebrations and events.

Officer Hutch being sworn in. Photo via Channahon Police Department Facebook Page.
Officer Hutch being sworn in.
Photo via Channahon Police Department Facebook Page.