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Online extra: El Mirage to add K-9 to police force

The city of El Mirage will soon be equipped with another K-9 and sworn police officer on the force.

The El Mirage City Council recently approved the funding of both in a roll call vote. The K-9 item passed 6 to 1 and the police officer item passed unanimously.

The Public Safety Committee presented the main points of each section concerning the areas the funding is going to and the reasonings behind the considerations. The rest of the council then offered their comments and concerns on the items.

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