i think the generous K-9 coverage is due to the proximity of I-80.

i'll shoot you a pm, wildcard ... i'm originally from Bureau County.

With the pictures of the london bombers getting on the subway having been released I'd expect that anyone wearing what looks like a heavily loaded bacpack and a shifty expression should expect to be hassled by the authorities for a while. If you carry something that looks like it could be dangerous (whether the pack or you or whatever) then don't expect much sympathy from the police or your fellow citizens when you get stopped and searched.