The Cherokee County Sheriff has announced two incoming officers: Volt and X-Ray, a pair of canines that have started a new dog training program with their assigned handlers.
The new K9 training school will last about three months. The dogs will be trained in narcotics detection, patrol, tracking and evidence recovery.
In-house training will save the county about $10,000 per dog, officials said. While in training, Volt and X-Ray also be out in the community visiting schools and business.
Purchased with the assistance of a donation from Cobb EMC, Volt will replace Amp, who is retiring, and will be handed by Deputy Jack Fulenwider. X-Ray was purchased with the assistance of a private donation from the Mudd family, named in honor of their daughter Alexa Rae, who loved animals. X-Ray will replace Yoda, who is retiring, and will be handled by Deputy Bryan Stark.
Volt and X-ray were imported by Kasseburg Canine Kennels from New Market, Ala., and originally were from Hungary and Holland, respectively.
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