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.
Jessamine County Sheriff’s K-9, Macho, now has a protective vest courtesy of a kind-hearted resident
Dogs and handlers can establish a collective rapport that helps individuals in the immediate aftermath of an event
Providing emotional support in the aftermath of critical incidents is the mission of this certified animal assistance organization
The cash was apparently intended to buy marijuana
K9 Brody napped while Patrolman Keith Medeiros took the oath of office on the puppy’s behalf
Police leaders have many questions relating to operations during this national emergency
A pilot study tested whether explosive detection K-9 teams could be an asset to law enforcement during an active shooter incident
Deputy Scott Cronin was wounded while wrestling a knife from a man who barricaded himself inside a home
K9s United is providing much-needed equipment and training for law enforcement’s unsung heroes
The goal of Mission K9 Rescue is to ensure retired working dogs get the post-service life they deserve
K-9 Hondo was shot and killed while pursing a suspect earlier this month
Operationally relevant search exercises are an important part of ensuring K-9s stay proficient in recognizing the odors they are trained to detect
The administration justified the cut by saying state and local law enforcement should be responsible for monitoring and responding to threats
“Bosco has been a tremendous asset to our agency and the citizens of Androscoggin County,” the Sheriff’s Department wrote
First responders and veterans suffering from PTSD share how service dogs have changed their lives
Capt. Casey McCoy was making a left turn onto the bypass when a pickup truck hit the right side of his cruiser
Officer Josh Madsen smiles, then wipes away tears, at the sight of the stuffed replica of K-9 Lemon, who died in early December
A video shows K-9 Duke dive through a window to stop a suspect from fleeing in his vehicle
K-9 Bulder was struck as a suspect opened fire on agents serving a warrant
Several department organizations collected dog toys, supplies to ship to Afghanistan ahead of the holidays
Placer County police dog handlers made a video starring their units as a family sitting down for a holiday meal
K-9 Koki had served with the El Mirage Police Department for four years
K-9 Harlej stopped a DUI suspect who had led police on a vehicle pursuit
The team used bloodhounds to safely recover the child in less than three hours
The deputy escaped unharmed, but a police dog died inside the burning cruiser
The man threatened to stab bus drivers, light them on fire prior to stabbing the K-9 multiple times
After his handler found him in distress, Thor was rushed to a veterinarian but died there
