Selection of Handlers
Deputies interested in being considered for the four (4) available K9 handler positions were required to submit resumes and letters of interest sharing their ideas for the K9 program and how it would ensure additional safety measures for Lake County residents. Following two sets of interviews, the following deputies were selected based on years of experience and familiarity with handling K9s:
- Deputy Craig Somerville
- Deputy Dwight Arrowood
- Deputy John Forlenza
- Deputy Brian Kilpatrick