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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A brand new K-9 explosives detective will be capable of sense hassle at Florida’s capitol.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Capitol Police Officer Getavius Zachary launched his new K-9 associate Hunter this week.
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This K-9 is licensed to detect compounds like black powder and TNT.
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“Capitol Police’s highly trained explosive-detection K-9 teams conduct an average of 1,500 sweeps annually, in addition to their routine administrative and operational assigned tasks,” mentioned FDLE Capitol Police Acting Director Seth Montgomery.
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Officer Zachary and Hunter will assist shield these getting into the Capitol Complex and will take part within the North Florida Domestic Security Task Force.
Hunter joined his handler two months in the past.
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