Supreme Court to Hear Case on Constitutionality of K-9 Sniff

Idaho's top court concluded in March that K-9 Nero's exuberance amounted to a warrantless search, so it tossed the conviction.

MI Trooper Acquitted of Assault in K-9 Bite Case

Prosecutors contended Surbrook let his dog, Knox, engage on Robert Gilliam for nearly four minutes, even though Gilliam was clearly surrendering and was unable to flee.

OH Agency Changes Mind, Allows Transferring Handler to Keep K-9 Partner

An online fundraiser has racked up thousands in donations, and a police dog breeder has offered to give Bedford Heights police a trained K-9.

NYPD K-9 Handlers Sue for Overtime Pay for Dog Care

The eight officers — all lieutenants and sergeants who either currently or formerly worked as K-9 officers — want the city to pay them for the time they spend training and grooming the dogs at home.

LA County Sheriff’s K-9 Airlifted After Overheating During Search

The dog was aiding the Special Enforcement Bureau, LASD’s elite tactical and search-and-rescue team, during efforts to find a missing hiker.

Indiana K-9 Shot and Killed During Foot Pursuit

Former WV Officer Could be Charged Over Disappearance of K-9

South Charleston detectives have completed their investigative report and forwarded to the prosecutor’s office to determine if any charges will be filed in connection with the dog’s disappearance.

Police Supporters Defeat CA Bill to Severely Restrict K-9 Use

Assembly Bill 742 would have prohibited police unleashing K-9s for apprehension or crowd control except in cases of imminent threat of severe bodily harm or death, effectively making a dog bite the same level on the use-of-force continuum as deadly force.

NC Sheriff’s K-9 Accidentally Killed by Police Officer

Knightdale police chief Lawrence Capps said the dog was accidentally shot by one of his officers.

LAPD Unveils Memorial to Fallen K-9s

A ceremony honoring the service of K-9s and revealing the statue was attended by city and LAPD officials as well as LAPD K-9s and their handlers and K-9s and handlers from other area agencies.