K-9
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To K-9 handler Doug Lewis, his dogs are his partners. It eats at him that he couldn’t protect Chip
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Based on the “totality of the circumstances,” the officer had reasonable suspicion to extend the traffic stop in a drug courier case
K-9 Zeppelin dangled from his leash before Deputy Lauren Donaldson pulled him back over the barrier
The suspect fled in the stolen vehicle, then on foot, before being taken in by a K-9 team
The “Dogs that Serve” exhibit, which will be open through May 5, showcases the work of Margaret Foxmoore, who has been photographing the NYPD Transit Bureau K-9 Unit for six years
This is the fifth child K-9 Kuno and Deputy Eric Calhoun of the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office have located
A Hall County Deputy was setting up for a K-9 training exercise near a pond when he heard a hissing sound and saw an alligator charging at him; he climbed an embankment to escape uninjured
Join a veteran police officer, who not only shares his own stories but weaves in the captivating stories of his father, a former K9 handler
The suspect’s vehicle slammed into Officer James Muhlbauer’s patrol car, killing him and his K-9 partner Champ; the impact caused the cruiser to strike and kill Jesse Eckes, a pedestrian
K-9 Luca was deployed to stop a suspect after a vehicle pursuit; when the suspect shot Luca, deputies returned fire, killing him
"[K-9 Leo] will never be forgotten, and he will stay in the hearts of all of us in the [Marion County Sheriff’s Office],” PIO Valerie Strong said
“You can’t beat the dog’s nose,” Officer Matthew Gullo said. “Any electronic device that has storage capability, they find because they all have the same chemical in common”
Supporters of the tougher penalties argue that the animals are vital to protecting the public and are like family both to the officers who work with them and their relatives
“We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Zoltan for his dedication and exceptional service to the Bureau and our community,” police said. “Our community is safer and stronger thanks to Zoltan’s commitment to duty, honor, and courage”
This deputy brings an unusually calming peace to cops, the community and critical incidents
K-9 Sledge survived the stab to the jugular vein and blood loss, and he is expected to make a full recovery, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety said
K-9 Shadow was trained in drug interdiction with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office
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Auburn Police K-9 Biza tracked the child’s scent for more than 2 miles to where the child had been a short time earlier,
Kansas Highway Patrol K-9 Igor spent several days in the ICU after the incident and was able to return home and recover
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Mary Lu tracked the child’s scent to a locked park bathroom, where she was found safe
“K-9 Nyx is family and we are truly thankful for her service to the Rockford Police Department,” Chief Carla Redd stated
Officer Christopher Garcia says the state would not allow him to adopt K-9 Nala, who has lived with him throughout her two years of service
The suspect refused to identify himself to officers or show them his hands; when K-9s were deployed, he stabbed them before turning the knife on officers
“We did have another jurisdiction ... actually sent their K-9 and they were there pretty quickly in just a few minutes,” Officer Michael Slininger said. “But by the time the K-9 arrived, [the drone team] had already located the juvenile”
Atlanta PD’s helicopter observed the jail escapee run through a residential area where he attempted to conceal himself inside a garbage can
The man, who had eight prior felony convictions, was convicted in November of second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, harming a police dog and second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm
“There is no question in my mind that Jack’s actions that night prevented further harm to our officers and those that were there.” said Weatherford PD Chief Lance Arnold
"[Mr. Warner] had over 500 apprehensions. He worked hard,” K-9 handler Eric Blair said. “These dogs do so much and ask for so little. He just wants a bone and a toy”
Drug detection K-9s that alert to marijuana will not be able to assist in traffic stops as they have in the past, as marijuana possession no longer constitutes probable cause
K-9 Maxa tracked and located the child, who was unharmed, in a wooded area near the family’s home
From January through November, there were about 4.7 violent crimes on the “L” for every million rides, down from 6.2 crimes per million rides during a similar period the year before
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