(KLZA)-- A fund-raising effort is underway in Johnson County, Nebraska so the Sheriff’s Office can have a K-9 Unit.

According to the Tecumseh Chieftan, Sergeant Jeremiah Franks would be the dog handler. Sgt. Franks has experience in highway drug interdiction.

Plans are to use the K-9 Unit for fighting drugs and also for tracking missing persons.

Commitments have been received for the dogs vaccinations and to supply dog food.

Anyone with questions, or wanting to donate toward the K-9 Unit may contact Sgt. Franks or Deputy Rick Hardesty with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department.