The Branson Police Department may have lifted their restrictions regarding officers with beards, but the newest officer is significantly hairier than any unshaven officer.
K9 Rico has joined the squad and is partnered with human officer Brendan Gamble. Rico is a 15-month-old Belgian Malinois trained in Arkansas. Rico is fully certified in narcotics, evidence, tracking, patrol work, and use of force.


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