The California Highway Patrol added four new K-9 teams to its ranks Friday to enhance public safety and sniff out crime across the state.

The four K-9s are all trained to apprehend offenders, detect illegal drugs and protect officers and the public, CHP said. The graduating class includes three Belgian Malinois, Judge, Jag and Oso, and one Dutch Shepherd, Jury.

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The K-9 teams completed more than 400 hours of intensive training over the past 11 weeks. Each K-9 handler in an experienced CHP officer who boasts seven to 15 years of service. The handlers were all paired with their K-9 partners based on temperament, skill and personality, CHP said.

“Police K-9s have proven their usefulness time and again in the situations

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