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             Cpl. Grassnig & Pia                                     

Cpl. Grassnig joined the Vermilion Police Department on september 1, 1989. In July 1997 he was selected to be the k-9 handler for the department. Cpl. Grassnig found "Boomer" to which they had a long partnership. Boomer retired in          and Cpl. Grassnig set out to find a new partner.

After several months of searching, K-9 "Pia" was found. Pia is a German shepherd and had just recently arrived in the country from Germany.

After intensive training, Pia was successfully trained and joins Cpl. Grassnig on the road. Cpl. Grassnig & Pia are a great asset to this department and to surrounding communities.

 

                                                                                                       

             

                                                               

 

                                                                                           

 

                                                                                       

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

             

           

                                                   

                                                                      Boomer

                                                            Retired July 6, 2005 

                                                            Passed away July 10th 2008

                                                            Services were held July 31st

                                                             You Will Be Missed 

                                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

                                                                                                                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

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