Chelan County Regional Justice Center has a new narcotics-detecting K9 unit patrolling its halls.

K9 Kato’s Background and Rescue Story

K9 Kato is a three-year-old rescue from the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society. He and his handler, Corrections Deputy Sykler Silsby, graduated from the Washington State Department of Corrections K9 program Wednesday. Silsby completed 200 hours of training over six weeks to become certified as a narcotics K9 handler. He is only the second corrections deputy to earn the distinction at the county jail.

Deputy Silsby’s K9 Training Journey

“After 25 years of serving the county in corrections, you know when you hire an individual who comes with the total package – positive attitude, enthusiasm, integrity, professionalism, respect, accountability, teamwork and

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