The Polk County (MN) Sheriff’s Office has a new K9 officer.
K9 Jax is a 15-month-old German Shepherd.
K9 Jax and Deputy Jarrin Gunderson spent 13 weeks training at McDonough K9 in Anoka (MN).
According to a Polk County release, during their training, the “duo was exposed to numerous challenges, scenarios, and apprehension exercises. K9 Jax is dual purpose trained. This means he is ready for both narcotics scent detection and apprehension.”
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(Photo: Polk Co. Sheriff’s Office)
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