NEWRIDE Deputy Garza and K9 Deputy Max pose in front of their new wheels.The specially equipped Tahoe features a kennel, cooling fans and a heat sensitive locking system, to keep Max cool and ready for duty. | COURTESY PHOTO
Knox County Sheriff Ryan Thrash reported on the arrival of a new 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe specifically designed for law enforcement K-9s. The vehicle is equipped with specialized K-9 safety equipment, including a heat alarm with automatic door release (Pop-A-Lock system) to protect the K-9 in the event of excessive interior temperatures. It also features a dedicated K-9 kennel/ cage, auxiliary ventila…