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.
From the tantalizing to the practical, these must-listens have something for everyone
From electric patrol cars to K-9 training, here are some of the most popular photos this year featured on the Police1 Instagram page
Police say Zorro, a Chihuahua mix, helps relieve officers’ stress and cheers up the public too
When contact with a suspect is likely, use high-risk tactics, even if no suspect is located after an initial search
The shirts come after a man was shot and killed by police last week when he allegedly opened fire on a 4-year-old K-9 dog named Axe, who was tracking him
The construction of the obstacle course was completed over a series of days with the assistance of members of Merrick Fox’s troop and adult troop leaders
Through the use of both night vision and thermal imaging, handlers can improve their senses and become as effective as their four-legged partners
A teenager is facing adult charges in an armed carjacking that led to the death of the K-9
K-9 Shep hopped a fence in pursuit before tackling the suspect to the ground
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says a 17-year-old boy is charged with shooting Fang and armed kidnapping
3-year-old Fang “captured some of the most dangerous criminals” in Jacksonville, the sheriff’s office said
“When everybody’s given up all hope of finding [a criminal], the dog is able to put it all together,” one K-9 handler said
Six rescue dogs who have been trained to detect narcotics, weapons and even attack on command will work at departments all over the country
The 2018 Aftermath K-9 Grant kicks off October 1st
A Macon County Sheriff’s Office K-9 named Leeroy Jenkins conducted a free-air sniff and alerted his human partner
From vet visits to ballistic vests and drug detection tools, here’s how to promote the health and safety of your four-legged officers
The dogs were trained only to track, not bite, and had been strangled using their tracking collars
Police say two officers suffered nonlife-threatening injuries
Police dog handler has been suspended without pay for five days but won’t face criminal charges
K-9 Boco had been with the Sheriff’s department for three years
K-9 Puskas, whose heroics captured the world’s attention earlier this year, lives to serve and protect his community
Officials said the suspect was shooting at troopers during the pursuit, and one of the bullets struck and killed K-9 Vader
K-9 Midas was in his vehicle kennel when the cruiser’s air conditioner stopped operating
Authorities deployed K-9 Hemi during a pursuit when the suspect fatally shot him
The man, who was armed with two knives, refused to drop his weapons and walked toward officers before he was subdued
K-9 Remme worked many high-profile cases and responded to 478 calls for service
K-9 Cade had been working with the Hendrick’s County Sheriff’s Office since Oct. 1, 2014
Police K-9s are being trained to detect the nearly-imperceptible scent found on hard drives, thumb drives and tiny SD cards
The department shared several photos of the drug bust, including one of the K-9 sitting proudly with his bounty
Police praised the K-9 for “saving” the life of the officer