GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The Green Bay Police Department has started training its K9s for use on the water. Six police K9s are used for a variety of purposes.

Typically, they are not used on boats, but that has changed.

Seeing a gap and fulfilling it before that need arose in a real-world scenario. That’s what the Green Bay Police Department did this year with their K9 unit.

“We saw a gap in training, and we figured we should shore up that training to match that opportunity,” acting Lieutenant Erik O’Brien said.

Green Bay is a port city, which means the Green Bay PD is in charge of protecting that port.

So, they recognize the use of K9 officers on the water would be a valuable tool.

“Before we began this training, all the K9s were water tested. So, most people think all dogs can swim

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