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Marine dog death investigation continues (The Albany Herald): n A deceased Marine dog had been assigned to MCLB Albany for nearly three years, authorities say.

Charles Joseph Philips (Hibbing Daily Tribune): Charles J. Philips, 60, of Keewatin, died unexpectedly in his home on Friday, May 9, 2008. He was born on Nov. 12, 1947, to Charles Sr., and Ann Philips in Hibbing. He had been a resident of Keewatin for 20 years. He graduated in 1966 from the Hibbing High School.

City police raising funds for K-9s (The Tribune-Democrat): Johnstown police are looking for a few good dogs. But canines specially trained for the rigors of law enforcement come with a hefty price tag: More than $6,000 each.

K-9 patrol questioned in Annville Township (The Patriot-News): ANNVILLE--As a June 30 deadline looms for using a $10,000 grant to purchase a drug-sniffing dog for Annville Township police department, one township commissioner is again voicing opposition to adding a K-9 patrol.

Simi SWAT Team to compete in national contest (Ventura County Star): Members of the Simi Valley Police Department SWAT Team are headed to a national competition this month in Colorado, where they will train and compete alongside some of the world's top police forces.

Commissioner questions need for drug-sniffing dog (The Patriot-News): As a June 30 deadline to use a $10,000 grant to buy a drug-sniffing police dog nears, one Annville Twp. official says it's a bad idea.

IN BRIEF (Pahrump Valley Times): Hafen Ranch Elementary will have the annual Spring Carnival 11-2 p.m., May 10, Hafen Ranch Elementary, 7120 Hafen Ranch Road.

More News (Gazette.Net): Every other year, thousands of aspiring officers gather to see who’s best at traffic stops, first aid, searches and seizures and a slew of police functions.

Never too early to think about a career (Nevada Appeal): For Colt Potter and Dalton Laney, fifth graders at Hugh Gallagher Elementary School in Virginia City, their career choice is easy they want to be on a police SWAT team some day.

Martin officials discuss capital improvement plan (The Palm Beach Post): TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY: Workshop meetings to discuss Martin County's capital improvement plan begin at 9 a.m. both days. County commissioners will meet in commission chambers at the administrative center, 2401 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. The sessions will be televised live on MCTV 20.