K-9 Ella joins Val Verde school police, adding another layer of campus safetyVAL VERDE — Students in the Val Verde Unified School District may notice a new face making the rounds on their campuses — one with four paws and a specialized job helping keep schools safe.K-9 Ella is the newest member of the Val Verde Unified School District Police Department. Partnered with Officer Hurst, Ella is a specially trained detection dog who will help officers detect weapons and other prohibited items as part of the district’s preventative safety efforts.Ella and Hurst will periodically visit campuses and may participate in random safety checks conducted in coordination with school administrators and in accordance with applicable laws and district procedures.But district officials
