Huff proposes K9 unit for Kimball police

Kimball Police Chief Darren Huff hopes the police department will soon have a K9 unit.

Huff proposed the establishment of the K9 unit at last Tuesday’s city council meeting.

Huff, along with Captain Andy Bremer and Officer Preston Walls, told the council that the unit would be beneficial to the city for a variety of reasons.

“Not only will a K9 be a great addition because of their keen senses, but dogs are a big deterrent in crime. Nine times out of 10 a suspect will surrender without a fight when a K9 unit is present on the scene or in pursuit,” Huff said.

Council members were conce...