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.
Hear from Officer Quincy Mercado, a participant in the recent LVMPD K9 trials
The 31st Annual LVMPD K-9 Trials brought together teams from across the country to participate in a variety of events
Meet Miki, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois trained in narcotics detection and tracking
K-9s Jax and Endo were shot while pursuing a carjacking suspect earlier this year
The law would allow first responders to treat wounded K-9s onsite instead of waiting for a veterinarian
Police said the suspect stunned K-9 Fedor “repeatedly”
Officers were accused of extending a traffic stop to conduct a K-9 sniff in this recent case
The canine teams completed between 11 and 15 weeks of intensive training at the CHP Academy
Is the threshold of a storage unit within curtilage under the Fourth Amendment? The court decides in this recent case
Sheriff Mike Chitwood says the bill is “a token of appreciation” and would make sure each dog gets the quality of life it deserves
“There is no doubt that K-9 Ax and K-9 Endo took bullets meant for my deputies,” Sheriff Mike Chitwood said
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine will soon have its first police K-9
The case of Anthony Caldwell shows a search need not occur contemporaneously with a seizure
Currently, families who adopt the dogs must cover all medical expenses -- which can be substantial
The sheriff’s office said they had all but exhausted search efforts when K-9 Buzz stepped in
As troopers were trying to arrest a knife-wielding suspect, the man stabbed K-9 Creed
A Massachusetts sheriff’s office says it now has two dogs that can smell out the disease
After stabbing the dog, the suspect charged at deputies and at least one deputy opened fire
A woman who lost her wedding rings in the sand was worried they were gone for good
K-9 Rex was described as “determined” and a “tremendous partner” to his handler
This lightweight camera system lets you see and hear what your K-9 does – in real time – for greater situational awareness and to capture high-definition evidence
Proceeds from the event will go to support Braintree police officers and the Working Dog Foundation
K-9 Fred was instrumental in finding the girl, who had gone missing a month prior, the sheriff’s office said
The bill would reverse a current law that bars first responders from transporting working animals in most situations
The Gloucestershire Constabulary says it’s the first police force in the world to use dog DNA to help investigate stolen dogs
Investigators are working to determine how K-9 Zena died, police said
The bill also allows licensed medics to render aid to injured police dogs
Officials credited K-9 Kitt for drawing attention away from the officers, two of whom were shot but survived
The officer was able to scoop the dog into his arms in time to avoid the dog being run over
Matthew Donoghue has been released from the hospital and Bill Cushing is expected to be released soon
Your police K-9 unit is rolling to your location to assist in locating a suspect. Follow these steps for mission success
