CARROLLTON, Ga. — There are some new faces around the Carrollton Police Department, including one with four legs.
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K-9 officer Bob, 2, and his partner officer Kane Hemingway will be working with the Carrollton Police Department.
He was a K-9 officer for another local department before joining CPD.
Before starting his law enforcement journey, Hemingway was in the United States Marine Corps for five years, according to officials.
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The department says Bob is certified in tracking, article searches, apprehension and narcotics detection.
Carrollton police say they are excited and look forward to the duo serving the citizens of Carrollton.
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