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.
How drug detection dog reliability in traffic stops impacted U.S. v. Collier, where a K-9 alert led to a drug conviction
This specially trained K9 detects hidden electronic devices, aiding investigators in bringing child predators to justice
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
The tribute will recognize police officers, firefighters and paramedics who responded to the New Year’s Day truck-ramming attack that killed 14 people
“K9 Roxi was more than just a partner, she was a loyal companion who brought a sense of ... strength to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office,” Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz stated
“K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog — he was a dedicated partner, a protector and a hero,” Maine State Police Colonel Ross stated
“We know we’re safer than we’ve ever been before,” Mayor LaToya Cantrell said; security measures will include blast barriers, rooftop snipers and over 100 bomb-sniffing dogs
Concerns over K-9 Sonic’s wellbeing in a kennel and public backlash led the Valley city council to reverse its stance
The suspects fled after they allegedly stole equipment, including weapons, from the Atlanta Police Department; they were tracked down by an aerial unit and arrested
Officers attempted to subdue the suspect with TASERS and bean bag rounds; Boise Police Officer Connor Rush said the stabbing of his K-9 partner was “painful to see”
The Richland County Sheriff’s deputies were fired after allegedly selling stolen K-9 equipment on social media while on duty
“She’s brought a [very calming] presence to our building and to our community,” Fremont County Sheriff’s Deputy Logan Roberts said. “She’s done some really good work.”
The Clark County School District officer faces charges of leaving an animal in a vehicle unattended and failing to provide air, food, shelter or water to an impounded animal
Jefferson County K-9 Macho had more than 200 deployments and made more than 100 apprehensions; he died from a medical emergency
Streetsboro Police Department K-9 Kaya wandered too close to the highway after he was let out of a cruiser and was struck by a passing vehicle
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott introduced the Parent Accountability Initiative after the fatal shooting of K-9 Bumi by a 13-year-old, charging the boy’s mother as an accessory
“She needs to be held accountable for not knowing where her 13-year-old was (the night of Bumi’s killing), and then also be held accountable for going and picking him up,” Sheriff Lott said
“I’m not going to call them kids, they don’t deserve that. They make very adult decisions, shooting at us, killing our dog,” said Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott
The expanded K-9 capacity — the Regional Transportation District previously had one dog — is part of a security campaign to boost security on public transit in Denver
West Hartford Officer Andrew Teeter acted in order to “defend himself and others from what he reasonably believed to be a threat of serious injury or death”
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
