GRANVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) — Eight months ago, the Granville Police Department, Scent Evidence K9, and Senator Shelley Moore Capito’s office began work to procure another K9 for the department.
They wanted a dog trained to search for missing people. This was most commonly found in people with Alzheimer’s or developmental disabilities.
That’s how they got Rose, a bloodhound owned by Officer Brittany Kolb.
Granville Police Chief Craig Corkrean said they needed Rose’s trained skills.
“We have a large population of Alzheimer’s and autistic patients. So, this program helped buy fragrance kits. Forensic scent kits,” he explained.
With funding from the Office of Capito from the Community-Based Police Services Grant, anyone who would like a scent kit can contact the Granville Police Department to obtain one.
“Which are being distributed across the community to families who need them. If they go missing, they will be used along with Rose to find them,” Corkrean added.
Rose was the only K9 with her training in the area. He said that’s why they would be happy to help other departments if needed.
During the week of October 24, Scent Evidence worked with Rose and members of the Granville Police Department on a missing person response protocol training course.
“They’re going all over the county tracking for clues to help Rose acclimate better. She is still a puppy. So she’s still kind of, she’s never seen some things,” Corkrean explained.
He added that they were lucky to have Rose and were grateful for Capito’s support in allowing them to get her into her new home and job.
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