<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1iqRaR_0vb1vm6q00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1iqRaR_0vb1vm6q00" width="979" height="958" ><figcaption>Steve &amp; DC</figcaption></figure>Police officers work day and night to protect our communities, and that includes officers with four legs.K-9 officers and their handlers/partners often become very close on and off duty.Recently, a Pickens County deputy showed the strength of the bond that exists between them.Last Saturday, a Pickens County deputy made a traffic stop and soon after realized that heavy smoke was coming from his police vehicle.The deputy immediately rushed to check on his K-9 partner, Zuna, and get his partner out of the vehicle as quickly as possible.This deputy knew that material possessions inside the police cruiser weren't nearly as valuable to him as Zuna.According to a social media post from the Pickens County Alabama Sherriff's Office Facebook account, the deputy was not concerned with weapons, equipment, or any other important items in the vehicle.*Courtesy of Facebook/Pickens County Sherriff's OfficeThe department praised the deputy for his loyalty to his K-9 partner and expressed gratitude for Zuna's safety and well-being.In the intense and dangerous world of police work, one day, the tables could be turned.I'm willing to bet that Zuna would return the favor.OPPORTUNITIES: These Are the Highest-Paying Jobs in Tuscaloosa That Don’t Require a College Degree<a href="https://stacker.com/alabama/tuscaloosa/highest-paying-jobs-tuscaloosa-dont-require-college-degree">Stacker</a> ranked the 50 highest-paying jobs in Tuscaloosa that don't require a college degree, using annual compensation data from the <a href="https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm">Bureau of Labor Statistics</a>.<h2>MEET THENEIGHBORS: These Are the States Sending the Most People to Alabama</h2><a href="https://stacker.com/alabama/states-sending-most-people-alabama">Stacker</a> compiled a list of states where the most people are moving to Alabama using data from the Census Bureau.</div></body>

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Police officers work day and night to protect our communities, and that includes officers with four legs. K-9 officers and their handlers/partners often become very close on and off duty. Recently, a Pickens County deputy showed the strength of the bond that exists between them. Last Saturday, a Pickens County...