Sheriff to research costs, process to add K-9 officer to department

by Kate Shunney

Morgan County Sheriff Johnnie Walter last month talked with County Commissioners about the possibility of adding a K-9 officer back to the Sheriff’s Department in the future.

Sheriff Walter said he wanted to get a sense of whether county officials would be on board with the move before he researched costs and details further.

The Sheriff’s Department has had a K-9 officer in the past, but not in recent years.

Commissioner Bill…