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NewsApril 18, 2024

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s K-9 Wounded During Tactical Operation

“During the course of the search, the Suspect discharged his firearm, which struck K9-Kjeld resulting in an injury,” the Sheriff’s Department stated.

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamApril 5, 2024

10 Tips for a Successful TacMed Program

Veteran trauma doctor shares insights on tactical medicine for law enforcement and how agencies can build a TacMed program.

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NewsApril 4, 2024

Virginia Corrections Dog Killed in Prison Attack

“(K-9) Rivan was violently and repeatedly stabbed and kicked by the inmates and later tragically died at the facility while VADOC staff attempted lifesaving measures,” the agency says.

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Articlesby Ronnie WendtApril 4, 2024

How to Pick the Right K-9 Handler

Choosing the right handler demands a formal process, one that considers a range of factors, including the candidate's use-of-force record and personality traits.

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ArticlesApril 2, 2024

WI First Responders Train to Treat Service K-9s

Operational K-9 Medical Team is delivering training to help first responders treat patrol dogs.

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Articlesby Ronnie WendtApril 2, 2024

Finding Grace for the Community

University Circle adds Grace, a community policing dog, to restore trust in the police department.

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NewsApril 2, 2024

Nebraska Lawmakers Debate K-9 Emergency Care and Transport

Legislation, if passed, would overturn rule that K-9s be transported in patrol vehicles for emergency care.

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NewsMarch 28, 2024

Massachusetts State Police Robot Shot During Barricade Incident

The troopers were told by officers on the scene that the suspect had fired on them with a rifle. The troopers decided to deploy robots. They sent two PacBot 510 tracked robots and a SPOT four-legged robot dog, “to assist in locating the subject."

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NewsMarch 25, 2024

California Police Use Drone and BearCat to Rescue Kidnap Victim

Patrol officers, detectives with the General Investigations Unit (GIU), the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), and other on-duty personnel immediately responded with a BearCat armored vehicle.

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NewsMarch 22, 2024

Gun-Sniffing K-9s to Patrol Mall of America

The shopping center has had bomb-sniffing dogs for almost 20 years, but now they're teaching them to find guns as well.

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