HOXIE — Sheridan County’s newest member of the sheriff’s department will be arriving soon.

Dak, the county’s first K9 officer, will begin training next week in Omaha, Neb., with his partner Deputy Adam Babcock.

The department is also accepting donations to help support the K9 program supplies, including such necessities as a dog cage for the patrol vehicle, kennels, veterinarian expenses, food and other necessities.

Donations can be dropped off at the sheriff’s office at 940 Eighth St., Hoxie, or mailed to P.O. Box 899 Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Upon request, donations will remain anonymous.