Crime & Safety

New K-9 for Cobb Sheriff's Office

Tank is trained in explosive odor detection.

by Rodney Thrash

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office has a new K-9.

Cobb EMC assisted with the purchase of Tank, a 2½-year-old yellow labrador retriever trained in explosive odor detection, Cobb Sheriff Neil Warren said in a statement.

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"This partnership is a prime example of the business community and law enforcement working together," Warren said. "Cobb County is fortunate to have businesses that care about making our county a safer place to live and raise our families."

Among other tasks, Tank will help ensure that all Cobb County Sheriff’s Office facilities are safe and secure.

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