Georgetown officials approve hiring new four-legged police officer

GEORGETOWN – City officials voted Monday to hire a new police officer – a 2-year-old male German Shepherd named Boom.

Boom, bought from K-9 Essentials of Charleston for $3,500, will be partnered with Officer Brian Cornett and will assist in narcotics cases, tracking and criminal apprehensions.

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