The department showcased their newest deputy, a drug dog named Brava. Brava met new neighbors at the 4-H Barbecue and Dogfest Saturday afternoon. The Dogfest featured everything from a dog wash to costume contests. But for Brava, her vest isn't a costume, it's a uniform.

At the Cole County Dogfest, many owners and their four-legged friends share a special bond, but Deputy Todd Marsey didn't just bring his pet. This is his new partner.

"She's a dominant female, but she is very people friendly. We wanted a dog that was very people friendly, but she has a nose that is just incredible," Cole County Sheriff Greg White said.

White said he's excited to have a K-9 back on the force, and said that nose is a huge asset. Deputy Marsey and his K-9 spent six weeks training in Indiana, this demonstration at the Cole County 4-H fundraiser is just a small taste of what they say the dog can fetch for the department.

"I think that sometimes people don't realize that whether it's a violent crime, problems with thefts, assaults or burglaries... it has roots to problems of drug trafficking," White said.

This dog works serious missions, and the sheriff said the crowds she'll likely face won't always be clapping.

"I think that our citizens should be excited that we have a great law enforcement tool, and I think that people who are up to no good, should be afraid," White said.

White said he certainly considers Brava a deputy. In fact, her own badge has been ordered and is on it's way. If the car Marsey drives for should, for whatever reason, stop running and it is hot outside, the vehicle will pop the doors open itself if the temperature inside gets dangerously hot. This is just one more step to protect Brava.