Cape Girardeau police K-9 team visits local schools

FOX23 News at 9 p.m

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — The Cape Girardeau Police Department said its K-9 unit spent last week visiting students across multiple schools in the community.

K-9 Officer Pernell and K-9 Nerro met with students to help build positive relationships and provide education about the role of the department’s K-9 unit.

Officials said the visits give students an opportunity to interact with officers and learn about police work firsthand.

The department said it values opportunities to connect with the community and engage with younger residents.