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Newsby Staff WriterJune 13, 2017

Pot-Sniffing Dogs Still Useful in CA, Officers Say

Legal marijuana is in the air across California, but local and state law enforcement agencies say they won’t retire their pot-sniffing narcotics dogs anytime soon.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 2, 2017

More Officers Carrying Naloxone to Protect K-9s from Opioid Overdose

Some law enforcement officers in the Pittsburgh, PA, region have started carrying naloxone in case a K-9 falls ill while sniffing out drugs during detection work, such as raids and searches of cars and homes.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 25, 2017

Video: Unadoptable Dog Now Ohio's First Official Police Pit Bull

Declared unadoptable by the Humane Society, but called perfect by the Clay Township (OH) Police Department, Leonard has been named the first official police pit bull in Ohio.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 23, 2017

K-9 Named for Patriots' Rob Gronkowski Joins MA Department

A K-9 named for New England Patriots' tight end Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski has become the latest recruit at the Athol (MA) Police Department.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichMay 12, 2017

Advantageous View

Both of the most common types of "night vision" help law enforcement officers see people and objects they otherwise could not see in the dark, offering a huge tactical advantage.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 9, 2017

CA Officer Risks Life to Save K-9 Partner

A Concord, CA, police officer came to the rescue of his K9 early Saturday before a driver under the influence crashed into his patrol vehicle.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 2, 2017

FL K-9 Found Dead in Handler’s Patrol Vehicle

The Sebastian officer found the German shepherd’s remains in the sweltering vehicle about 7:30 p.m. Friday. Sebastian Police Department's dispatchers contacted Melbourne's, who then called Brevard County Animal Services. Investigators are looking into reports the officer may have forgotten the dog, named Diesel, was in the vehicle during a visit to the Brevard County courthouse.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 5, 2016

New Law Supports First Responders Who Treat Injured Pets

The legislation passed recently makes Ohio one of the first states to protect first responders who administer lifesaving aid to pets, companion animals, or police dogs in crisis.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 1, 2016

Florida Sergeant Writes Heartfelt Facebook Farewell to Late K-9 Partner

A Florida police sergeant penned a heart-rending letter to his four-legged partner after he had to put the dog down last week.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 13, 2016

Video: Georgia K-9 Dies After Being Left in Hot Car

A Georgia K-9 died Friday after being left in the patrol car of a school police officer for nearly three hours.

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