Williamson County sheriff’s deputies complete specialized K-9 training courses

Two Williamson County Sheriff’s Office deputies have completed specialized K-9 training programs designed to strengthen the department’s canine unit and expand its training capabilities. Deputies Tre’vone Johnson and Bryson Mora recently completed courses at Hill Country Dog Center, according to an announcement from the sheriff’s office. Mora and his K-9 partner, Sevende, successfully completed the Basic Handler Course, designed to strengthen the working relationship between law enforcement handlers and their canine partners. Johnson completed an intensive six-week K-9 Trainer/Instructor Course, receiving advanced instruction in working with dogs ranging from inexperienced animals to highly trained law enforcement K-9s. According to the sheriff’s office, Johnson’s training included conflict avoidance, de-escalation, narcotics detection and other specialized techniques used in law enforcement canine operations.

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