Springetts police lobby for K-9 dog

He deals with drunks and thieves and killers.

Like others in law enforcement, Springettsbury Township Police Officer Bill Polizzotto has seen the worst of humanity during his 15-year career. But as a police dog handler, Polizzotto says his former K-9 partner, Ike, brought humor to the otherwise stressful job.

The German shepherd also was key in numerous arrests, narcotics searches and criminal tracking endeavors. But Ike retired at the beginning of this year, and now the department is lobbying township officials for his replacement.

Three-year-old Petro, another German shepherd, is trained and awaits assignment in the township.

Wal-Mart has offered to sponsor the dog, providing food and other necessities.

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