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.
German techniques help American agencies train efficient K-9 officers
The man “inserted himself” into an investigation he was not involved in, yelling at Florence officers; when they tried to arrest him for suspected DUI, he resisted, eventually biting the dog
Medical
The mission marked a milestone for Erlanger LIFE FORCE Air Medical’s K-9 Transport Program after a Clay County K-9 suffered acute lung injury from being inadvertently exposed to concentrated ozone
Medical
The Kansas Board of EMS dismissed a case brought against Bryan Shastid, who helped officers perform CPR on K-9 Bane after the dog was strangled by a suspect
Officers can release police dogs on violent, fleeing suspects – but if a warning is feasible, skipping it can be a problem
The suspect missed when trying to swing a knife at a Spokane County Sheriff’s Office K-9s head; deputies were then able to take him into custody
CHP and the Solano County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle fleeing at low speeds, but the driver remained combative and attacked a K-9 working to facilitate the arrest
Where exterior sniffs end – and constitutional risk begins
Thurston County deputies initially pursued the man on suspicion of organized retail theft; he was arrested on charges of DUI, eluding and possession of narcotics
The Thurston County sergeant used a convincing K-9 whine to persuade a suspect to comply after fleeing on foot
K-9 Nazar was deployed after the suspect resisted and a TASER deployment was ineffective; during the apprehension, the suspect punched the dog and compressed his neck
After a traffic stop near Flagstaff, the Cococino County Sheriff’s Office performed a vehicle search; the agency’s K-9 unit uncovered more than 17.5 pounds of suspected fentanyl
K-9 Spike was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of an armed suspect who was fleeing a traffic stop
A K-9 assisted in arresting the suspect, who initially refused to drop his gun until officers fired shots at him
“Incredible job by all of our deputies who investigated and refused to stop searching for a high lethality DV suspect,” Sheriff Derek Sanders stated
Developed after the 2022 death of K-9 Jack, the modular vest protects the most vulnerable areas without compromising mobility
Ret. K-9 Gunner found over $1 million in drugs and helped the Scranton PD capture three fugitives; K-9 Scout died from a medical emergency just as he was about to start police work with the department
SCDNR’s special operations units deliver SWAT-level capability, from high-risk searches to VIP protection and rapid response across every corner of the state
Retired King County Detective Kristi Bridgman also founded the K9 Kuva Memorial Foundation, which promotes educational dog events at schools and supports LE
A man faces felony charges after biting Burlington Police K-9 Talon on the left ear; in 2020, Talon was stabbed during an arrest before making a full recovery and returning to duty
Burbank Police K-9 Spike was aiding in the search for an armed suspect who fled a traffic stop when the suspect shot him multiple times; the shooter was also killed in the incident
K-9 Igo “made short work of the fleeing suspect,” taking him down and allowing deputies to handcuff the suspect, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders said
A Washington County deputy disabled the drone before arresting three suspects following a vehicle pursuit and K-9 search near Washington State Prison
Mislabeling public safety K-9s creates confusion, liability and access issues during high-stakes deployments
The suspect, wanted for wounding a Jacksonville police officer and K-9, has been added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted list
Firearm detection K-9s can identify weapons, deter threats and restore peace of mind — adding a proactive, non-intrusive layer of safety without turning campuses into fortresses
After a traumatic injury, K-9 Kona’s airborne rescue led to a statewide medevac program ensuring New Jersey police — two legs or four — are protected when seconds count