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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From electric patrol cars to K-9 training, here are some of the most popular photos this year featured on the Police1 Instagram page
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
The newest member of the Pensacola police department is being credited with saving the lives of several police officers and an armed suspect
K-9 Deputy Viper has spent nearly 60 “dog years” searching for and successfully snagging human suspects
When SWAT tries to incorporate dogs into an operation without proper training and exposure, failure is guaranteed
An armored vehicle is like any police tool – personnel need to engage in realistic training to master the equipment before responding to a real call
E-collars offer several advantages that keep both police K-9s and their handlers safe – the key is to use e-collars as part of ongoing, consistent and patient training
K-9 Choper, who was five years old, served for the Conewango Township Police Department for three years
The United States Police Canine Association held the Detector Dog competition, which featured more than 100 dogs from across the country
K-9 Nero remains on restricted activity, but is eating well and building his strength back
After the driver refused to provide police identifying information for more than 20 minutes, the officers broke the windows of his car and released the K-9 on him
Chad Larner said that “a number of dogs would likely have to be euthanized” in the event that marijuana is legalized in Illinois
There are many ways patrol officers can use this technology in the field
K-9 Nero, who was shot in the same incident that killed Sgt. Sean Gannon, will likely make a full recovery and could even return to work one day