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.
Operationally relevant search exercises are an important part of ensuring K-9s stay proficient in recognizing the odors they are trained to detect
First responders and veterans suffering from PTSD share how service dogs have changed their lives
K-9 Nicky was accidentally shot and killed by an officer during a gun battle
Wearing a vest won’t be an around-the-clock activity for Epic considering how much they weigh and how hot Epic will get
Eliza Adamson-Hopper wrote to Chief Constable Mike Barton and suggested the force employ a cat for police work
For security reasons, NYPD won’t say how many of these dogs it has to cover the nation’s largest subway system
After a family lost their daughter in a tragic accident, police wanted to reunite them with her pet
The girl sent money to the partner of late K-9 Officer Jethro
The legislation is the latest example of lawmakers’ efforts to address the needs of four-legged New Yorkers
Currently, if the wounded animal returns to service, the attacker faces a misdemeanor
He could get more than 50 years in prison if convicted on all charges
The gunman was apprehended by the help of a K-9
The program provides a $500 yearly medical plan through Veterinary Pet Insurance
The K-9 handler and his wife help others through their grief with a special memorial
The officer says he retired out of health concerns and hasn’t worked since July because of neck and shoulder injuries
Recently retired Marietta officer Matt Hickey wants to buy his partner, Ajax, but the town is making him bid
K-9 Officer Aren was not wearing a protective vest
The horse, Honor, will work as a first responder to comfort crisis victims
As we ramp up our tactical casualty combat care for our officers, we need to also remember our four-legged partners
The donated vests come with a lifetime guarantee
The suspect told the officer he would kill his K-9
The K-9 was deployed and on top of the suspect when the suspect opened fire
A San Bernardino detective has written a heartfelt tribute to his fallen K-9 partner
The dog, named Krijger, was pronounced dead at a veterinarian’s office
The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement
Police say in a news release that the man refused orders to put the gun down and surrender
Canton police say a K9 named Jethro was hit three times in the face
The officer initially lied and said the dog had been in his air-conditioned vehicle when he found it unconscious
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