K-9 Unit

The K-9 Unit is comprised of specially trained police dogs and their police officer handlers. The use of canines is imperative in the fight against crime and provides protection for officers and the community. The K-9's utilize their indispensable abilities of smell, sight, speed and agility in tracking and apprehending felony suspects, in locating missing persons and conducting area/building searches.

The K-9 unit is a full-time assignment consisting of five K-9 Teams, four of which are trained for Patrol and Narcotics Detection and one that is trained for patrol and explosives detection. The K-9 teams train every Wednesday, and they work on various patrol shifts. 

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During 2022, they were utilized 372 times, including 84 tracks/39 apprehensions, 16 successful article searches, 50 building searches, 71 narcotics and Explosive Ordinance Detection searches, 100 tactical assists and 41 public relations demonstrations.

K-9 Teams

  • Officer Michael Bianco with K-9 Ciro
  • Officer Robbie Gibbins with K-9 Ronin
  • Officer Will Harris with K-9 Bodhi
  • Officer Corey Krecic with K-9 Jaxson
  • Officer Mitchel Miller with K-9 Landi

K-9 Unit

Updated on 04/08/2021 2:17 PM

Photos of the K-9 Unit in action.

Dog biting officer

Dog biting officer's arm in demonstration

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Dog walking between officer's legs

Dog walking between officer's legs

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Dog squatting between legs of officer Dog squatting between legs of officer

Dog squatting between legs of officer Dog squatting between legs of officer

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Officer and dog

Officer and dog

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Officer with dog speaking to group of young students

Officer with dog speaking to group of young students

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