K-9
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The suspect’s vehicle slammed into Officer James Muhlbauer’s patrol car, killing him and his K-9 partner Champ; the impact caused the cruiser to strike and kill Jesse Eckes, a pedestrian
K-9 Luca was deployed to stop a suspect after a vehicle pursuit; when the suspect shot Luca, deputies returned fire, killing him
"[K-9 Leo] will never be forgotten, and he will stay in the hearts of all of us in the [Marion County Sheriff’s Office],” PIO Valerie Strong said
“You can’t beat the dog’s nose,” Officer Matthew Gullo said. “Any electronic device that has storage capability, they find because they all have the same chemical in common”
Supporters of the tougher penalties argue that the animals are vital to protecting the public and are like family both to the officers who work with them and their relatives
“We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Zoltan for his dedication and exceptional service to the Bureau and our community,” police said. “Our community is safer and stronger thanks to Zoltan’s commitment to duty, honor, and courage”
K-9 Sledge survived the stab to the jugular vein and blood loss, and he is expected to make a full recovery, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety said
K-9 Shadow was trained in drug interdiction with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office
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Auburn Police K-9 Biza tracked the child’s scent for more than 2 miles to where the child had been a short time earlier,
Kansas Highway Patrol K-9 Igor spent several days in the ICU after the incident and was able to return home and recover
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Mary Lu tracked the child’s scent to a locked park bathroom, where she was found safe
“K-9 Nyx is family and we are truly thankful for her service to the Rockford Police Department,” Chief Carla Redd stated
Officer Christopher Garcia says the state would not allow him to adopt K-9 Nala, who has lived with him throughout her two years of service
The suspect refused to identify himself to officers or show them his hands; when K-9s were deployed, he stabbed them before turning the knife on officers
The man, who had eight prior felony convictions, was convicted in November of second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, harming a police dog and second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm
“There is no question in my mind that Jack’s actions that night prevented further harm to our officers and those that were there.” said Weatherford PD Chief Lance Arnold
"[Mr. Warner] had over 500 apprehensions. He worked hard,” K-9 handler Eric Blair said. “These dogs do so much and ask for so little. He just wants a bone and a toy”
Drug detection K-9s that alert to marijuana will not be able to assist in traffic stops as they have in the past, as marijuana possession no longer constitutes probable cause
K-9 Maxa tracked and located the child, who was unharmed, in a wooded area near the family’s home
K-9 Broko was killed when he was deployed to stop the armed suspect from escaping
K-9 Rex did not bite or injure the suspect during the incident; the suspect was eventually arrested
“Our K-9 teams are an invaluable component of our counter-narcotics operations, providing a reliable and unequalled mobile detection capability,” said the Otay Mesa Port director
“K-9 Broko heroically served with unwavering dedication, saving lives by locating missing individuals, apprehending dangerous suspects, and providing a steadfast shield to his handler,” state police said
A person who witnessed the crash said two other vehicles stopped and helped K-9 Bane; the person who hit Bane kept driving
The deputy driving the cruiser and his K-9 partner, Danny, were rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped inside the vehicle
Shaker Heights amended an ordinance to transfer the custody of K-9 Igor to former city Officer Chad Hagan, his handler since 2018
The money will support four K-9s and their handlers, with a possible new addition to the team in the future
K-9 bear died in September 2022 after being left in a patrol vehicle for 22 hours without food or water
K-9 Igor will not be transferring departments with Chad Hagan, his handler of five years
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