(KLZA)-- RichardsonCounty Commissioners met with Sheriff Rick Hardesty and Chief Deputy Roland Merwin Tuesday.

Sheriff Hardesty presented a purchase order for obtaining a drug dog.  

The Sheriff's Office will accept donations to help with the purchase and training for a drug dog.  

Several area businesses have already made donations toward the purchase of the K9 and related expenses.

The Board unanimously approved purchasing a fully trained K9 and for 120 hours of handlier training, working with K9 Working Dogs International of Sullivan, Ohio.  The cost will be $14,853.