The Southern Pioneer Electric Helping Us Give To Society (H.U.G.S.) team awarded the Seward County Sheriff’s Office with a $4,000 grant courtesy of the program and an additional $4,000 matching grant from CoBank’s Sharing Success program on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The grants will help the Sheriff’s office continue its K-9 Program after the retirement of its previous K-9 at the end of 2025.
“The K-9 program is incredibly beneficial to our department and community,” said Sgt. Bo Jacobs, K-9 Supervisor for the Seward County Sheriff’s Office. “This program provides a professional and lawful approach to criminal enforcement and deterrence.”
H.U.G.S grants are considered for projects that benefit residents and communities within Southern Pioneer Electric’s service territory. Projects must fall within one or more focus categories outlined in the program’s guidelines. Those include human needs, education, culture and arts, civic and environment.
“The H.U.G.S. team felt that the K-9 program is a huge asset to the Liberal community and others in the surrounding area,” said Ruby Terrazas, H.U.G.S. spokesperson. “We look forward to seeing how this program can grow and continue keeping residents safe.”
A reception for K9 Britt will be held on Thursday, February 26 at the Seward County Commission Chambers from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.