Portage police K-9s now on patrol

PORTAGE | The Portage Police Department welcomed its three newest officers this week.

Lakeshore PAWS to participate in Valpo Police K9 Unit Run/Walk

VALPARAISO | Help support the Valparaiso Police K9 Unit and get a chance to meet with Lakeshore PAWS adoptable dogs during the Valparaiso Police K9 Unit 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk on May 11.

2nd annual K-9 5K Race to benefit police dogs

VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 76 is sponsoring a 5K Race and one-mile noncompetitive dog walk May 11.

Senate OKs restitution requirement for killing, injuring police dog

INDIANAPOLIS | Debate over a proposal requiring convicted criminals who kill or injure a police dog to pay for its replacement turned surprisingly contentious in the Indiana Senate Tuesday.

Portage police look to restart K-9 unit

PORTAGE | The Portage Police Department is beginning efforts to reinstate its K-9 unit.

Restitution may soon be required for maiming, killing a police dog

INDIANAPOLIS | A criminal who injures or kills a police dog acting in the line of duty would be required to pay restitution to the dog's owner for its full value under legislation approved 97-0 by the Indiana House Tuesday.

Changing of the guard: One Hobart police canine retires , another starts career

HOBART | A German shepherd named Scout started his police canine career last week while another German shepherd named Rommel retired.

Thornton to continue sharing police dog with East Hazel Crest

THORNTON | The Village Board voted unanimously last week to extend an intergovernmental agreement with the village of East Hazel Crest to share Thornton's police dog, Ado.