One of the newest members of the Sedalia Police Department has a nose for crime and walks on all fours.
Demo, a 4-year-old Czech Shepherd, joined the Police Department about three months ago. The Olathe, Kan., police department donated the dog, which is worth about $10,000, said Sedalia Chief John DeGonia.
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