K-9 Unit

315 7th Avenue
Brookings SD 57006
Ph: 605.696.8300
Fax: 605.696.8330
Jail: 605.696.8308
Jail Fax: 605.696.8303
Toll Free: 1.888.858.8954
ORI: SD0050000

K-9 Unit

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K-9 Unit

Deputy Bo and Deputy Hostler were partnered in May of 2004. Deputy Bo came from former Brookings native Mark Sloat. Deputy Bo is a 6 year old golden lab. Deputies Bo trained under instructor Dave Huntimer with the Sioux Falls Police Department. Training lasted 5 weeks and was conducted in Sioux Falls.

Deputy Bo has proven himself an asset to the Brookings County Sheriff's Office since he started working. He has been involved with several arrests. He has assisted the South Dakota Highway Patrol, Brookings Police Department, the South Dakota Department of Corrections, Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and has also assisted Moody and Hamlin Counties with searches.

Deputy Bo is well taken care of by the members of the Brookings Community. Dr. Sutton takes care of all of Bo's medical needs free of charge. Paw's Corner in Brookings takes care of all Bo's "spa" needs also free of charge.

Deputy Bo has done numerous demonstrations for different organizations in Brookings. If you would like a demonstration for your group or organization, contact Sheriff Marty Stanwick to set up a time.

On Friday, July 29, 2005, a fund raiser was held to help raise money for the Brookings County K-9 Unit. Volunteers from the Brookings County Sheriff's Office, the Brookings Police Department, the Brookings Fire Department and the Brookings County Detention Center took part in a dunk tank that was held during Brookings' Crazy Dayz. Over $600 was raised and everyone had fun!! Those who volunteered their time were:

K-9 Handler Deputy Shawn Hostler

Corrections Officer Mark Reif

Fire Chief Darrell Hartmann

Brookings County Investigator
Mike Stoltenburg

Fireman Mike Sackmann

School Resource Officer
Jon Pike

Police Officer Joey Collins

Former Police Chief Tim Tompkins

Police Officer Justina Hilmoe

Police Officer Dave Biteler

Corrections Officer/Fireman Scott Hult

A GREAT time was
had by all!!

**Special Thanks to Fergen Enterprise, Inc. for the donation of the dunk tank**