Missouri has a new unit of four-legged officers with badges who are in the field protecting the state’s wildlife, fish, and forest land. The Missouri Department of Conservation has launched a unit made up of five handlers and canines.
Agent Alan Lamb and his partner, a Pointer named Tex, patrol southeast Missouri’s Madison County. He says evidence found by the canines is admissible in court.
Agent Lamb is one of five canine handlers in the new unit.
The Conservation Department says studies have shown one well-trained dog can save enforcement staff about 800 man-hours per year.
