Edinburg police launch Dog Walker Watch Program
by KGBT
KGBT— EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Police Department wants residents to help sniff our crime by introducing a new program for pet owners. The Dog Walker Watch program aims to unite the community by turning pet owners into an extra set of eyes and ears for law enforcement. Dozens, if not hundreds, of neighbors, walk []
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