They also go and sniff for IEDs and ferret out the explosives. So there's a whole bunch of things. And of course, with narcotics here at home, they do that. We also sign HB 1047 to increase criminal penalties for harming, harassing, or willfully resisting an animal working with police officers, firefighters, or search and rescue. When we say back the blue, we include our police canines. They do protect handlers. They do have unique skills that keeps all of us more safe. (06:21–06:31)
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Asserts signing of HB 1047 to increase penalties for interfering with service animals.
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