Lancaster County DA Awards $19K to Launch Ephrata Police K9 Unit, Patrols Expected by November

Ephrata, PA — A new police K9 unit is set to take shape after more than $19,000 in drug forfeiture funds were awarded to the Ephrata Police Department, with officials confirming the dog could begin patrols as early as November.

The $19,315.77 check, presented by Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams, will fund the conversion of a new police cruiser specifically outfitted for K9 operations, according to Ephrata Police Chief Christopher McKim. The initiative marks a significant step for a dep...