'Dutch' joins K9 unit

New certified canine joins BCSO team

Cpl. Ryan Norton of the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office rewards his K-9 partner "Dutch" after a job well-done while demonstrating some of their training techniques. Norton and Dutch have been working together on the job for about three months, which includes weekly training. Dutch, a Dutch Shepherd, is considered a dual purpose canine, trained for narcotics detection and patrol duties, which includes tracking and apprehension.

W 060917 SHERIFF K9 01 — Cpl. Ryan Norton of the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office rewards his K-9 partner "Dutch" after a job well-done while demonstrating some of their training techniques. Norton and Dutch have been working together on the job for about three months, which includes weekly training. Dutch, a Dutch Shepherd, is considered a dual purpose canine, trained for narcotics detection and patrol duties, which includes tracking and apprehension.

There’s a new dog in town. Dutch, a three-year-old Dutch Shepherd, joins Bulloch County Sheriff’s K9 officers Max and Gismo to make a team of three in the Bulloch County Sheriff’s newly-formed K9 unit. Sheriff’s Cpl. Ryan Norton is Dutch’s handler, and like other K9 handlers, keeps Dutch at his home, treating him like a pet as well as a partner.

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