He was joined by MSU’s mascot bully, along with K9 officers from the MSU police department and the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville went to the dogs today!
Not the football team but an actual K9 ready to serve.
Mayor Lynn Spruill swore in the Starkville police department’s newest officer, Kojack.
He was joined by MSU’s mascot bully, along with K9 officers from the MSU police department and the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office.
Pups from across town were invited to join the fun.
The 20-month-old German short-haired pointer has many jobs, including finding drugs.
However, his nose will help officers in another area of law enforcement.
“The search and rescue part of it is really the biggest key. He has the ability to track and that can help in apprehension of suspects that run from us and help in locating missing or lost children, and so it is super important and valuable, ”Corporal Parker Madeen, Starkville Police.
Kojack lives with his handler, Corporal Madeen, who you just heard from.
He has been training in Starkville since May.