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.
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A court rules that an officer was justified in handcuffing a subject during a detector dog sniff
Pasco County’s specially trained K9s help officers de-escalate tense situations and build relationships in the community
“I like dogs because they are cute and I wanted to help them,” said 8-year-old Mason
“Even without the budget constraints, we know patrol officers are overwhelmed,” wrote Chief Chuck Lovell
From dramatic rescues to socially distanced graduations, here are some of the most popular photos this year featured on the Police1 Instagram page
K-9 Johnny Cash became a local four-legged celebrity when he and his handler, Sgt. Jesus Melendez, were featured on the now-canceled reality TV show
The dolphins seemed just as interested in K-9 Mako
K-9 Sita became the first test pilot dog, allowing paramedics to train in emergency animal care
K-9 Boomer and his handler, Detective Stephanie Neal, hit the gym together every morning
Police Chief Chad Miller described K-9 Titan’s fall as a heartbreaking accident
The K-9’s handler was also in the car but wasn’t injured
A bill approved Tuesday also lifts liability from officers if a K-9 ignores the officer’s commands
Proceeds from the book,"I am Abel,” which is told from the police dog’s point of view, go to a nonprofit
The officer was hospitalized with minor injuries, but the condition of the K-9 is unclear, officials said
South Bend Paramedic Adrienne Taylor transported K-9 Luna for emergency surgery after she was wounded in a shootout on Oct. 13
K-9 Chico was dressed to impress, complete with a tie, badge and commendations
Mason City police officer Duane Kemna and K-9 Kilo found the 2-year-old safe and sound
Sgt. Harry Cohen was training with the agency’s K-9 unit at the time, said Sheriff Chad Bianco
When they’re not serving their community, K-9s Mattis and Raider are busy entertaining their millions of fans
K-9 Faust found the motorcyclist lying in a ditch a quarter-mile from the scene, officials said
K-9 Sota is trained to sniff out digital electronics commonly used by sexual predators
Officer Nickolas Pearce was charged with aggravated assault in connection with the incident
Video shows K-9 Koda lunging at a suspect even as he fires off rounds toward the dog
Ice suffered nine stab wounds during a marijuana raid in Northern California
The agility course is open to the public except on Tuesdays when it’s reserved for police K-9 training
Police have not yet determined how or when K-9 Willie was poisoned, officials said
Ben Daniels says he wants to be a police officer and K-9 handler when he grows up
In a tweet Wednesday, the city’s mayor said the agency’s use of K-9s has been suspended
The event will take place on September 1, which is National Police K-9 Day
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- Video: NC cop pushes K-9 into suspect’s car window
- Video: Nev. troopers sue over ‘trick pony’ K-9s
- British police force using dog DNA to tackle pet thefts
- A nose for trouble: LAPD K-9 finds heroin, fentanyl and a rifle hidden in vending machine
- Collective knowledge doctrine applies to a traffic stop