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.
Animal Farm Foundation trains dogs as weapons and drug detection K-9s from shelters across the country providing them to police departments free of charge
To better serve their communities, the San Diego Police Department lets a new dog out
A K-9 was wounded Friday during a shootout with police that resulted in a standoff
Supreme Court said police may not extend a traffic stop to seek evidence of crimes unrelated to the offense that prompted initial stop
Ambulances were dispatched when an SUV carrying two law enforcement dogs caught fire
Attorney believes drugs caused suspect’s death, not the use of a K-9 and other force in the March 31 incident
“His intention last night was to kill several of my officers”
The escape by Wossen Assaye prompted questions as to why two guards assigned to him were insufficient to prevent his escape
Barney, a black Labrador mix, suffered seizures and his body temperature shot up to 109 degrees after he came into contact with the drugs
K-9 Hannah dug out under her kennel and ran free for nearly 20 hours before being found
While some argue about terminology —tracking versus trailing — let’s consider some strategies to reduce the risks K-9 handlers face when they get close enough to a suspect to be ambushed
On a bluff beneath tall oak trees and overlooking rolling green hills, police dogs from one California agency are laid to rest
Anchorage officer suffered broken leg after being struck by another officer’s vehicle Saturday while investigating a report of shoplifting
Incident erupted into a gun battle between officers and at least one man Saturday
Recovery prompted relief from his handler and others involved in the search, as well as a social media celebration
A beloved K-9 suffering from seizures and arthritis received a final salute and a police escort in a touching tribute that has gone viral
4-year-old Renzo had been with the Coconut Creek Police Department for more than a year
4-year-old boy who was bitten by his father’s police dog had to have his leg amputated below the knee, and the K-9 will probably be euthanized
Officer Dennis Jordan said he lost his best friend in the matter of a few minutes
Incident began when the suspect refused to stop his vehicle as officers attempted to pull him over on an outstanding warrant
K-9 Sultan was sent into a crawl space, a gunshot was heard, and the dog emerged with a neck wound
The dog suffered a broken leg after police believe he was struck by a car on the highway
Officer is hospitalized with serious injuries after being run down Tuesday night by a possible burglary suspect
Like their human counterparts, police K-9s can face great risks on the job
After serving time in prison, man is suing the government over what he says are permanent injuries caused by the dog
Man accused of killing Pittsburgh police K-9 Rocco and wounding several officers, including the dog’s handler
The dog was dismissed from the force before seeing any action
Bullet narrowly missed the dog’s spinal cord and remained lodged under the skin until veterinarians removed it
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