Huntington’s newest police dog to start serving town on July 14

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Huntington's newest police dog, Orion, will serve his first patrol day on Wednesday, July 14, after graduating on July 1 and completing his certification through the Allen County K-9 Academy.

After "a long 14 weeks," K-9 Officer Alan Foster says he is ready to hit the streets with his new partner.

Foster's former partner, K-9 Brix, retired from the Huntington Police Department on Jan. 15, 2010, after 10 years with HPD. Less than a month later, on Feb. 3, he was euthanized due to his genetic spinal nerve disease....