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Social media post prompts Greenville Police to explain K-9 car climate safeguards

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Greenville Police are responding to concerns raised in a social media post about a K-9 seen inside what appeared to be a turned-off patrol vehicle at the Lowe’s on 10th Street.

According to police, the vehicle was not turned off. K-9 units use hybrid vehicles that operate quietly and can appear to be off while running.

Police say the vehicles are equipped with climate-control systems designed to maintain a safe temperature for K-9s when handlers must briefly leave the vehicle.

The vehicles also continuously monitor the interior and if excessive heat or a malfunction is detected, police said an alarm will sound, the windows will roll down and a fan will turn on. The handler would also receive an immediate alert by phone.

The Greenville Police Department said multiple safeguards are in place to protect the department’s K-9s and encouraged anyone with concerns to contact the department directly.

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