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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Treating your job like a business is what makes a K-9 unit great
The officer was bitten while apprehending a robber, who was shot in the arm by police
K-9 Diesel helped collar a subway turnstile jumper who threw an officer to the ground before fleeing
The most frequent intoxication seen by emergency room veterinarians is in dogs that have eaten rodenticides
Six percent of canine emergencies in the U.S. are accidental poisonings
Frank Garcia, believed to be high on drugs, was punching car windows then stabbed himself 3 times before attacking the K-9
Officials called for an investigation, saying the ceremony undermined traditional wedding rituals and should be strongly condemned
Members of the department are looking for a solution to assure this doesn’t happen again
Training a dog without understanding what affects his behavior will greatly reduce your likelihood of success
Threatening a police dog would be considered a 4th-degree offense punishable by as many as 18 months in prison and a $10,000 fine
As the crime trends across the country grow more and more violent each day, it is imperative for K-9 Units to stay progressive and continually improve their training and equipment
Kali was on her way to a burglary when a vehicle crashed into her handler’s cruiser, the officer had minor injuries
Gavin Buchanan saved up his allowance to help purchase a ballistic vest for a K-9 with the Palo Alto police
Currently, anyone found guilty of killing a police dog or horse is charged with a class A misdemeanor
Chino, 7, chased down former pro-wrestler Brian McGhee and pinned him down so officers could arrest him
According to China police bosses, the tough birds are more reliable than canines and harder to neutralize
Trigger and his handler tracked through rough terrain to find a thief and a woman with an active warrant
The department plans to purchase a dog, equipment, and a new vehicle
There may be times when we can use the dog’s desire to play to accomplish a task or help solve problems we may encounter in bite work
The officer was shot in the leg and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries
Everyone wants to know how Bear is doing after suffering several broken teeth and a hurt snout
The dog’s handler will be stuck with the arthritis bills now that the city doesn’t want to pay for it
Spartacus, 3, died of heat stroke; his handler said in a statement that he is devastated
Bear suffered four broken teeth and a cut on his tongue as he helped an officer break up a fight