Friends, Meet K-9 Grizz, the newest addition to the Wright County Sheriff’s Department! Grizz began training in March shortly after his predecessor K-9 Vader retired. He and his handler, Deputy Michael Loomis, finished their certifications in narcotics detection, tracking, and general patrol duties in June and are officially now on duty. The Wright County Sheriff’s Department worked with Performance Kennels to host the certification school for Grizz and seven other law enforcement agencies from Minnesota and Iowa. Wright County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Loomis pictured with K-9 Grizz Photo credit: Elk River Star News As the Department’s K-9 handler, Deputy Loomis is responsible for Grizz’s care 24/7 as well as ongoing training. Grizz lives with the Loomis family when he is not working overnight patrol shifts and call outs. Prior to serving as the K-9 handler, Deputy Loomis worked in patrol, as a part of the Emergency Response Team, and as a firearms instructor. Deputy Loomis is also a Sheriff’s Office Explorer adviser. More information about the Explorers can be found here. Thank you to Deputy Loomis for taking on this intensive role so that his department and surrounding departments can continue to have the added resource of a K-9. We look forward to seeing all the ways you and Grizz will protect and serve your community of Wright County! In gratitude, P.S. We want to hear from you! If you have an officer to highlight or a story to #ThankACop, please do not hesitate to share it with us at [email protected]. ‌ ‌ Emmer for Congress | Visit our website Not produced at government expense. Contributions to Emmer for Congress are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes. © Emmer for Congress 2021 Emmer for Congress | PO Box 998, Anoka, MN 55303 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]