DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is welcoming a new four-legged co-worker this spring!

The sheriff’s office announced on Facebook that a new K-9 team is joining their forces in March.

K-9 Maverick is a two-year-old Belgian Malinois. He and his handler, Deputy L. Craft will begin their training at the Ohio State Highway Patrol K9 Training Program on March 20.

You can welcome them to the team on the Greene County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page here.