K-9
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Mislabeling public safety K-9s creates confusion, liability and access issues during high-stakes deployments
After a traumatic injury, K-9 Kona’s airborne rescue led to a statewide medevac program ensuring New Jersey police — two legs or four — are protected when seconds count
From SWAT to narcotics, becoming an expert is a lot of hard work. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would be an expert
Box Elder Deputy Mike Allred and K-9 Azula were immediately fired upon as they responded to a domestic disturbance call that killed Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada
After the Puyallup Police Department had called off a pursuit, the fleeing suspect, who is a convicted felon, spotted a marked patrol vehicle and struck it head-on
Berlin Police Department K-9 Casner escaped from his backyard, but was found safe about 11 hours later
“ [K-9] Archer was not just a police dog; he was a partner, protector and a member of our police family,” Interim Police Chief Reed Mahuna said
The Lake Wales Police officer and K-9 Bolo became entangled with a suspect’s door during a traffic stop; the suspect fled, striking and dragging the officer and Bolo
Officers responded to the residence after a homeowner reported a man forcing entry into the house; Enfield Police K-9 Dunkin found the suspect hiding beneath a pile of debris
Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada were fatally shot before backup arrived; after the officers were shot, bystanders persuaded the man to put down his weapon
The retired narcotics K-9 attacked the 3-year-old at the Burlington Police chief’s home; it was later euthanized
Shawnee Police Department K-9 Dagger is expected to recover after being stabbed while entering the home
A Farmington Correctional Center K-9 named Darrell trekked down a “steep and heavily vegetated terrain,” where he found the missing boy
The Dade County Sheriff’s Office said the K-9 was left in a vehicle with a malfunctioning air conditioner while temps were above 100 degrees, prompting changes to K-9 policies
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Office said Sam “was a trusted teammate and protector” and that “his loss is deeply felt by all who had the privilege of working alongside him”
Nampa Police Officer Cody Huss attempted to stop the fleeing woman using a P.I.T. maneuver, which led to both vehicles crashing into a cornfield
An attorney said ex-Antioch cop Morteza Amiri “misused his police dog to inflict unnecessary and excessive force against a victim and cheated his way into a pay raise”
The suspect, who was found by a Slidell Police drone and K-9s, told officers that they would never find the weapon — but thanks to K-9 Max, they did
In U.S. v. Keller, the 5th Circuit reaffirms the legality of Fourth Amendment border searches at immigration checkpoints
Milford K9 duo earns National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Officers of the Month honors after lifesaving water rescue
As Albuquerque PD officers approached the suspect, he produced a firearm, prompting a shootout; both the suspect and K-9 Rebel were killed
The suspect was fleeing on foot before a Sacramento Police officer deployed a K-9; officers fired shots when the man swung a gun at the K-9
Millie and her handler, Corporal Eric Sucy, found the missing girl in a swamp after Millie tracked the scent from the girl’s home almost a half-mile away
The 10th Circuit denied qualified immunity to deputies who made a warrantless entry and allowed a K-9 to bite the resident
Five K-9s from three S.C. LE agencies perished in 2024
“I’ve talked about how these young people with guns ... end them up in one of two places, either the cemetery or in prison,” Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said
Fu Zai’s compact frame allows him to maneuver under vehicles and inspect tight spaces other dogs struggle to reach
Tributes ranged from the Police Unity Tour to K-9 memorial services, with federal and local leaders reaffirming support for law enforcement
“I was proud to be his handler,” said Sgt. Powell, who shared the emotional story of K-9 Coba’s sacrifice during the National Police K-9 Memorial Service
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The facility hosts horse stables, a K-9 unit center, a driving course, a six-story rescue tower and a mock city to simulate real-world crisis scenarios for training
Roanoke PD K-9 Knox was released to pursue a suspect fleeing on foot when he was fatally struck by a responding officer’s cruiser
The loss of K-9 Fury was a heartbreaking reminder that tragedy can strike without warning — and that every agency must be ready to lead through the aftermath
