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Newsby Staff WriterMay 8, 2019

California Department Adds Therapy Dog to the Ranks

Crime victims, witnesses, and first responders in the California city of Pinole will soon have access to a therapy dog to help them with emotional support following traumatic incidents.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 8, 2019

Video: Dozens Gather for Ohio K-9's "Final Walk" to the Vet

Officer Eric Nicholson gathered Klink in his arms—the dog wrapped in a Thin Blue Line flag—and made the animal's final walk as officers stood in salute and citizens stood in support.

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Articlesby David GriffithMay 6, 2019

K2 Solutions: Bomb Dog Training in a Box

K2 Solutions' new Canine Scent Kit helps handlers and agencies maintain the capabilities of their bomb dogs.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 5, 2019

NC Officer Killed at Traffic Stop, Suspect Dead

Officials said K-9 Officer Jordan Sheldon, 32, was shot and killed after pulling a man over shortly after 10 p.m.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 3, 2019

Memorial Planned for Fallen K-9s During Police Week

The National Police Dog Foundation, Fraternal Order of Police DC Lodge #1, and United for Blue are co-hosting a memorial service for fallen K-9s during Police Week.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 30, 2019

Florida Increases Penalties for Killing, Injuring Police K-9s

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday making that crime a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. It was previously a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 25, 2019

Retired Michigan K-9 Dies of Cardiac Disease

K-9 Niko died of a cardiac disease that results in a decreased ability of the heart to pump blood through the vascular system.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 22, 2019

Ohio Department Welcomes 2 New K-9s to the Ranks

The Mentor (OH) Police Department recently welcomed to its ranks two new K-9s, posting the news of their arrival on Facebook.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 19, 2019

Chattanooga K-9 Unit Wins Awards at Regional Competition

The Chattanooga (TN) Police Department proudly posted to Facebook news that its K-9 team won "Overall Top Dog" at the United States Police Canine Association Region 22 Spring Trials.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieApril 12, 2019

A K-9 Unit Has Benefits for Police Departments and Communities Alike

A police K-9 unit is instrumental in myriad missions, including drug enforcement, search and rescue, fugitive apprehension, and of course, public relations. So when a K-9 is injured or killed, they are treated with nearly as much reverence and respect as when a police officer suffers a similar fate.

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