Whitko School Resource Officer Nathan Thomas takes the oath of office for K-9 Officer Bia at the Tuesday, August 27 South Whitley Town Council meeting. South Whitley Town Marshal Mikel VanDevender (not shown) led the swearing-in ceremony. Bia, 2, is an American Labrador who is certified in drug detection and tracking by the International Police Work Dog Association. Congratulations Bia!