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K-9 Merlin officially added to Canton Police Department roll

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A new K-9 has been added to the Canton Police Department team in Wayne County, Michigan. 

K-9 Merlin and handler Officer Wilburn have recently finished their certification through the National Association of Professional Canine Handlers, according to a social media post from the department. 

They will join K-9 Tino and Officer Zinser on patrol for the Canton Police. Tino has been with the department since 2019. 

The department's other recent K-9, Ragnar, and handler, Officer Szostak, retired in February, according to the department's social media.  

Canton's K-9 units are trained for tracking, evidence searches and drug detection. They also have made community event appearances such as career days and Shop with a Cop events.

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K-9 Merlin, who joined Canton Police Department in March 2025. Canton Police Department
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