New K-9's Join Cherokee Sheriff's Office

CANTON, GA — The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit has have purchased two new canines, Volt and X-Ray, that have begun a new dog training program with their assigned handler. This new K-9 training school will last about three months and upon completion, the dogs will receive their title of K-9.

The dogs will be trained in narcotics detection, patrol, tracking and evidence recovery. While in training the dogs will be seen out in the community visiting schools and businesses. The in-house training school will save Cherokee County roughly $10,000 per dog.

The purchase of the canines was made possible by generous donations from our partners in the community as well as private donations. Volt was purchased with the assistance of a donation from Cobb EMC. Volt will be replacing K-9 Amp, who was also purchased by Cobb EMC and will be retiring.

Volt will be handled by Deputy Jack Fulenwider. A special thanks to Dan Carmichael, manager of Corporate Security for Cobb EMC, and Chip Nelson, president/CEO of Cobb EMC. Volt was imported by Kasseburg Canine Kennels from New Market, Alabama, and is originally from Hungary.

X-Ray was purchased with the assistance of a private donation from the Mudd family. This was an amazing gift from an amazing family. X-Ray was named in honor of their daughter, Alexa Rae, who loved animals. X-Ray will be replacing K-9 Yoda and will be handled by Deputy Bryan Stark. X-Ray was imported by Kasseburg Canine Kennels from New Market, Alabama, and is originally from Holland.

Photo 1: K-9 Volt

Photo 2: K-9 X-Ray

Photo credits: Cherokee Sheriff's Office