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Sheriff Withrow fights state bid to outlaw use of police dogs
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Pluto, the Oakdale K9 unit, sits proudly with the evidence he helped secure following the arrest of two wanted parolees Friday, April 9. The drugs were found in an Oakdale motel where the two men were staying. Photo Contributed
San Joaquin County Sheriff Pat Withrow wants to do everything in his power to make sure that his deputies have all the tools necessary to do their job safely and effectively. And that, Withrow said, includes the use of K9 partners.