K-9
The K-9 topic page provides police K-9 handlers with news, education and training content that will increase the effectiveness of their performance as a K-9 handler and the effectiveness of their K-9 team.
How drug detection dog reliability in traffic stops impacted U.S. v. Collier, where a K-9 alert led to a drug conviction
This specially trained K9 detects hidden electronic devices, aiding investigators in bringing child predators to justice
K-9 Titus has a nose for danger and a paw-fect track record, helping the Port of Seattle Police Department clear the skies for a safe takeoff
The inmates left the campus with the detention officer’s equipment, hiding in an abandoned vehicle until they were found by St. John’s County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Bane
Placer County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Axel discovered the drug stash after the two suspects had stuffed it inside the bread behind a supermarket
“K-9 Draco died a hero and will be deeply missed,” the Mount Airy Police Department stated
Richland County K-9 Kodak, a 6-year-old Dutch Shepherd suffered severe lacerations during a foot pursuit on Oct. 6; he died days later
After a vehicle pursuit that reached speeds of up to 100 mph, a suspect fled on foot before being taken to the ground by Tacoma police K-9 Odin
With Zona, Arizona’s first electronic detection K-9, Gayle Warren tackles everything from child exploitation cases to high-profile investigations, bringing her unique journalism background and forensic expertise to the forefront
“Please keep the men and women of the FCSO, and specifically K-9 Deputy Holmes, in your prayers as we mourn the loss of K-9 Watson,” the Fremont Sheriff’s Office stated
K-9 Scotty went missing in a flooded area; a search ensued, but Scotty did not survive
“From a small abandoned puppy to a hero. We will miss you K9 Maddy,” GARD K9 stated
“Sherlock will be able to go into our community and help find and prosecute offenders targeting children,” Cobb County Assistant Chief Gina Hawkins said
What started as an owner surrender of four lab puppies became a life-changing moment for Tazewell County’s 911 Center
“Officer Huss and K-9 Riddick were assigned to a late shift patrol team, where they were relied upon each shift to help keep our community safe,” the department stated
Lee County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Mikka was killed when gunshots caused a cruiser to catch fire; officers were unable to rescue Mikka from the cruiser as the shootout continued
After fleeing into a wooded area, the suspect was found by a K-9 officer and allegedly engaged in a physical altercation before being apprehended
The council initially withheld accepting the K-9s from Adlerhorst International in order to research and confirm that the company name had no ties to Nazi ideology
According to court documents, a witness heard the officer say he thought he brought K-9 Horus in after his shift
K-9 Horus died after he was left inside a cruiser all day; investigations found that a cruiser system designed to cool K-9s left inside had been off during the incident
Books about the catastrophic 9/11 attacks and the long return to normalcy are crucial to the historical record of those we lost and how we moved forward
The Clark County School District’s K-9s are meant to be friendly and act as proactive and preventative measures and help police build positive relationships with students
Take a look at social media tributes to the four paws that protect and serve
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies found and rescued the 14-year-old after he wandered away from a group on a camping trip
Alton Police Department Officer Allen Averbeck was treated at a hospital and is expected to recover; K-9 Odin was taken to an animal hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries
“It’s going to be expensive, but Kantor is my pack ... my family,” Warren Police Officer Nick Hofer said. “I’ll do whatever it takes”
With 24 years in policing, Isabel McDonald brings the compassion, dedication and empathy of a former funeral service director to her role as a K-9 officer and peer support advocate
McDonald explains a typical day as a K-9 officer for the Seaport Operations Bureau, what her K-9, Bentley, is responsible for while on duty and how her role has evolved over her 24-year career
“All he accomplished was to add additional arrests to his list of crimes and got bitten by our K-9,” the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office stated
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