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.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service inspector, K-9 making a difference
Facility dog Betsy is an invaluable presence at the Wrightstown Community School District, bringing joy and relief to students, staff and officers alike
The interdictions of this dynamic duo to date include 153 pounds of cocaine, 122 pounds of heroin and an astounding 943 pounds of fentanyl
“Man, as soon as I heard that dog, I gave up,” the suspects told the Pierce County sheriff’s deputies as they were being arrested
“K-9 Waro is being recognized for his heroism and selflessness as he gave his life protecting others,” Clayton police said. “He was loved by many and will be sorely missed”
The K-9 was given the name Arno as an homage to fallen firefighter Jason Arno, who sacrificed his life in March while responding to a commercial building fire
Officer James Muhlbauer and his K-9 partner Champ were on patrol hours after the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade when a car crashed into their cruiser
Money raised will help pay for training, food and insurance for ‘Buc,’ as the city’s K-9 program is funded entirely by donations
Grace’s responsibilities encompass a range of activities designed to engage with the community
Four officers and their powerful noses will be playing an even bigger role in the effort to reduce the number of guns being brought to schools in Las Vegas
“The victim told deputies he was vomiting for about 30 minutes before he was able to call for help,” the Volusia Country Sheriff’s Office said
The suspects got out of a stolen truck and tried to hide; K-9 Eddie tracked down the two suspects in an old pickup truck
The K-9 officer yells for his dog to return to him; K-9 Sir walks slowly before falling to the ground a few yards in front of the officers, the video shows
The Horry County PD took time to recognize Bloodhound Reba after she “led officers to a dangerous person who was hiding in the woods with a weapon”
K-9 Woodson and Trooper Jeff Schrieber came upon the missing woman in a cornfield about three-quarters of a mile away from the crash site
“K-9 Bosco went home with patrolman Kaetzel today,” a Bedford Heights PD post said
In October, K-9 Diko helped police arrest 24-year-old Tyson Hampton, who is accused of fatally shooting Officer Truong Thai
K-9 Sir was running toward the suspect in a parking lot at a community college when the suspect opened fire, killing Sir
The Circleville Police Department said the officer “did not meet the standards and expectations we hold for our police officers”
K-9 handlers can buy their police dogs for $1 in Ohio; the officer paid the city $1 for K-9 Bosco, but he was then ordered to return the dog, the filing states
The suspect, who was inside a vehicle, attempted to light it on fire; that’s when police sent K-9 Diko to help arrest the suspect
The governor said he will propose the state build a “scenario-based training facility” as part of the upcoming budget
As officers approached the stolen truck, the suspect ignored demands and sped toward the officers, hitting K-9 Dakota
The condition of the K-9 was unclear, but the L.A. County Sheriff’s Office said the K-9 was airlifted “to safety and provide cooling measures”
In a similar case in East St. Louis, the city paid $158,973 in back OT pay to three K-9 officers and 16 others who were not properly paid OT
“K-9 Falco was a great asset to the department and the community and served to the highest expectations,” the department said
K-9 Kona was “struck by a vehicle and crawled into a vineyard where he succumbed to his injuries,” Police Chief Jose Garza said
Celebrating independence, valuing protection
K-9 Kimura was stabbed in the neck in 2020 and survived; He was awarded the Purple Heart for his bravery
K-9 Norbi has been discharged from the vet after being stabbed 12 times; He will return to active duty after a period of rest
K-9 Kuno was the original, longest-standing K-9 with the Forest Heights Police Department
Although he was initially considered to be a “lost cause,” K-9 Harrie became a highly sought-after K-9 in the area
K-9 Bosco, who has been on the job for 6 months, keyed in on the soda machine and found 15 pounds of heroin, a kilogram of fentanyl and a rifle inside
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