Tulare County's newest K-9 officer is on the job

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Tex and his handler, Deputy Jacob Stark, appeared at the Tulare Noon Kiwanis Club Meeting at Compadres Bar and Grill.

Tex is a 15-month-old Dutch Shepherd that is cross trained in protection and narcotics detection. Along with Deputy Tony Rodriguez and his K-9, Jack, Deputy Stark demonstrated how they train their dogs for protection.

Tex and Jack are two of the Tulare County Sheriff's 13 K-9s.