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K9 Riot Approaches Last Day on Duty

The 10-year-old Belgian Malinois will focus on rest and relaxation for the rest of her life.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Sgt. Preston Engstrom had only been with the Grand Forks Police Department for a short time before his career shifted in dramatic fashion. “My first year or so I had the opportunity to kind of help out with the current handlers that we had,” he explained. “It was a lot of fun, I had a…

West Fargo Police Gets a New Addition

Brewtus is a 16–month old German shepherd from Germany and he is the third K–9 unit to join the force

WEST FARGO, N.D.– West Fargo Police Department is adding a new member to the force. Brewtus is a 16–month old German shepherd from Germany and he is the third K–9 unit to join the force. Community members and businesses donated around $44,000 for West Fargo to get another K–9. He started on May 8 and although he is still a puppy,…

Goodbye Earl: K9 Earl Retires from the Fargo Police Department

K9 Earl has spent his last 10 years on the force alongside Lieutenant George Vinson

FARGO, ND — The fastest, finest and furriest member of the Fargo Police Department is retiring. “I’ve had such a great opportunity to be involved in such exciting, worthwhile, self–fulfilling things with my partner” said Lt. George Vinson, who is Earl’s handler. K9 Earl has spent his last 10 years on the force alongside Lieutenant George Vinson. Work may not…