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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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
New transport option safely holds a K-9 while expanding storage
The center offers specialized spaces such as a fire tower, a driving course, a shooting range and simulation areas for active shooter and medical response drills
Madera County Sheriff’s Office deputies were pursuing the man after he allegedly stole a vehicle and hit multiple other cars; K-9 Obie was shot with numerous pellets in the pursuit
A Laurel Police Department officer tried to use multiple non-lethal methods to stop the off-duty Montana Highway Patrol K-9 before fatally striking it in the head
“[Hobbs] was an award-winning K-9, great partner, and loyal friend. Our K-9 Unit works hard each day to...carry on his legacy,” a Des Moines PD spokesperson said
Calumet City Police Department K-9 Nicco was injured when he took a fall while playing; he has since been retired as a K-9, but his handler hopes to certify him as a therapy dog
Wellness
“The minute Rocket hits that door... there’s smiles and joy and laughter. He’s touched all of us,” said Paula Pelka, who works at Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office
Pender County first responders used drones in cooperation with a K-9 team to find the man in the woods
The K-9 latched onto the Tombstone Marshal’s Office deputy’s leg and would not let go, causing serious injuries to the deputy’s ankle and leg
A Coweta County Sheriff’s deputy performed a PIT maneuver to crash a fleeing suspect’s vehicle; when the deputy deployed K-9 Titan, the suspect opened fire
The Escambia County sheriff stated they are reviewing protocols to “prevent such a tragedy from happening in the future”
Adopted by Lt. Christopher Salvato, Ace reports to the barracks, where he provides support to the troopers, helping to reduce anxiety and stress through his interactions
After a Memphis Police Department K-9 caught up with and bit the fleeing suspect, he tried to use the K-9’s chain collar to choke the dog
The Wabash County deputy, who resigned amid the investigation, has been charged with misconduct, theft and animal cruelty
“They can have a kid having a breakdown or something like that, let them see this dog and it just sort of calms everything down,” Wilson County Sheriff Robert Bryan said
The inmates left the campus with the detention officer’s equipment, hiding in an abandoned vehicle until they were found by St. John’s County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Bane
Placer County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Axel discovered the drug stash after the two suspects had stuffed it inside the bread behind a supermarket
“K-9 Draco died a hero and will be deeply missed,” the Mount Airy Police Department stated
Richland County K-9 Kodak, a 6-year-old Dutch Shepherd suffered severe lacerations during a foot pursuit on Oct. 6; he died days later
After a vehicle pursuit that reached speeds of up to 100 mph, a suspect fled on foot before being taken to the ground by Tacoma police K-9 Odin
With Zona, Arizona’s first electronic detection K-9, Gayle Warren tackles everything from child exploitation cases to high-profile investigations, bringing her unique journalism background and forensic expertise to the forefront
“Please keep the men and women of the FCSO, and specifically K-9 Deputy Holmes, in your prayers as we mourn the loss of K-9 Watson,” the Fremont Sheriff’s Office stated
How drug detection dog reliability in traffic stops impacted U.S. v. Collier, where a K-9 alert led to a drug conviction
K-9 Scotty went missing in a flooded area; a search ensued, but Scotty did not survive
“From a small abandoned puppy to a hero. We will miss you K9 Maddy,” GARD K9 stated
This specially trained K9 detects hidden electronic devices, aiding investigators in bringing child predators to justice
“Sherlock will be able to go into our community and help find and prosecute offenders targeting children,” Cobb County Assistant Chief Gina Hawkins said
K-9 Titus has a nose for danger and a paw-fect track record, helping the Port of Seattle Police Department clear the skies for a safe takeoff
What started as an owner surrender of four lab puppies became a life-changing moment for Tazewell County’s 911 Center
“Officer Huss and K-9 Riddick were assigned to a late shift patrol team, where they were relied upon each shift to help keep our community safe,” the department stated
Lee County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Mikka was killed when gunshots caused a cruiser to catch fire; officers were unable to rescue Mikka from the cruiser as the shootout continued
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