Kirksville’s first ever K-9 officer is off for six weeks of training. The 18 month old German Shepherd, named Erno, will learn to sniff out drugs.
For the last four weeks of his training — his handler from the department, officer Jacob Hubbard — will also train with Erno. The idea is to develop a strong bond with the dog. Police believe Erno will help officers locate illegal narcotics and play a big part in cracking down on the local drug trade