Spearfish PD welcomes new furry mascot to ranks

SPEARFISH, S.D. — The Spearfish Police Department has a new mascot.

Meet Scooby, an eight-year-old Bassett Hound, Pit-Bull and Corgi combine.

He had been dwelling on the Western Hills Humane Society since November, and the Spearfish PD had been trying to usher in an workplace pet for a while.

The division’s animal management officer, Scott Beal, had observed Scooby was the final unclaimed canine on the shelter and determined he’d be the right mascot.

After a trial run, the police adopted Scooby, who’s taking the transition in stride.

“So it was fairly an adjustment for him, I used to be advised he solely slept one hour the primary night time, however now he’s sleeping all night time lengthy. He is aware of he’s received a full time household and naturally, he’s received his claws in everyone’s hearts now,” Officer Beal mentioned.

You can catch Scooby and Scott out strolling round, checking parking meters, or making their rounds on trails round Spearfish.