Officers, K9 Units Search McHenry County Jail

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office recently conducted a search of the McHenry County Corrections Facility with K9 units to ensure the safety and security of the inmates, employees, and the facility.

The search, which resulted in no contraband being found, concentrated on the general population housing sections, booking/intake, laundry and multipurpose and exercise rooms while the inmates were not present.

The facility is randomly searched by correctional officers and sheriff’s K9 units throughout the year. The last search of this magnitude was conducted in 2009.

"Each year, K9 units continuously help each other out, respond to agencies that do not have a K9 unit on duty, provide assistance in large searches, and help with training each other," said Undersheriff Andy Zinke. "K9 handlers and the service they provide to the community are invaluable."

The two sheriff’s office K9 units received assistance from the Bannockburn, Crystal Lake, Spring Grove, Carpentersville, Wauconda, Waukegan, Woodstock, and Harvard Police Departments, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office and the Illinois State Police.

Information submitted by the McHenry County Sheriff's Office.