Donation effort underway for new Salinas K-9 officer

The Salinas Police Department is looking to get a new K-9 officer and you can help.

Members of the department’s canine unit said K-9 officers have helped catch hundreds of dangerous criminals and track down drugs.

Right now they have three active K-9s and handlers. But one of the K-9 officers is working to get another one on board and is asking for donations.

He’s set up a GoFundMe account, looking for about $10,000 in donations. The officer said that’s how much a new bred and trained K-9 officer would cost. He’s hoping local businesses and community members will be able to step up and help.

Here’s the link to donate.