‘K9 Mattress Mack’: Precinct 4′s newest officer named after community philanthropist

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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Mark Herman’s Precinct 4 Constable’s Office has announced a new member of its squad, and the name is all too familiar for Houstonians.

The newest member is a K9 officer named after popular businessman, Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale.

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K9 officer ‘Mattress Mack’ will partner with his handler, Deputy George Henson.

Henson is a veteran K9 handler and has trained the 4-year-old Belgian Malinois in explosive odors including bombs, firearms, and criminal apprehension.

“Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale has always believed in God, country, family, and hard work. Precinct 4 is proud to exemplify these values in our K-9 “Mattress Mack,’” the announcement read on Facebook.

K9 Mattress Mack even has his own decal on Henson’s patrol unit.

The pair have already hit the streets and begun their duties.


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Moriah Ballard joined the KPRC 2 digital team in the fall of 2021. Prior to becoming a digital content producer in Southeast Texas and a Houstonian, Moriah was an award-winning radio host in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio, and previously worked as a producer/content creator in Cleveland. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions.

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