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K9 Yalco was retired in
September of 2003. K9 Yalco was a member of the Fond du Lac
Police Department since 1998. Some of K9 Yalco's acheivements
include a DPO I (Germal Police Title) in September of 1998
(one of only 5 dogs in the state at that time to hold such a
title), Wisconsin Law Enforcement Canine Handler Association
Certificate of Merit for K9 Rookie of the year in 1998,
Outstanding Drug arrest in 1998 and Fond du Lac Police Unit
award in 2001.
Some of K9 Yalco's biggest
arrests involved a drug search of a vehicle which led to the
seizure of approximately $15,000 worth of cocaine and
marijuana, and another drug search of a vehicle which led to
the discovery of a marijuana growing operation. K9 Yalco
spent 2 years as part of the DARE program and was well know
for his public appearances. He was retired to the home of his
handler, Sgt. Tina Braun. He will be well missed.
Yalco's
accomplishments/awards include:
·
DPO I title in
September of 1998
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Wisconsin Law
Enforcement Canine Handler Association Certificate of Merit -
K9 Rookie Handler of the Year 1998
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Wisconsin Law
Enforcement Canine Handler Association Certificate of Merit -
Outstanding K9 Drug Arrest 1998
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Fond du Lac
Police Unit Award 2001
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