INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A K-9 handler with the Frankfort Police Department is under investigation after being accused of interacting with his K-9 partner cruelly. The Lebanon Police Department received the initial complaint on Saturday when responding to an animal abuse call. When speaki ng with the complainant, they learned the person watched a Frankfort Police Department K-9 handler interacting with his K-9 in a way that they believed was “cruel and unnecessary.” The complainant also shared videos of the interaction, police say. The handler has not been identified and it was unclear if they have been placed on leave. The investigation was passed off to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office due to a conflict of interest. The department said in a statement that it is still receiving information and the investigation is still ongoing. ...read more read less