Mexican Cartels Run U.S. Drug Trade, Report Says

Mexican cartels have taken over most of the drug trade in the United States, and are working with 20 gangs, including the Barrio Aztecas, according to a just-released report by the National Drug Intelligence Center titled, "National Drug Threat Assessment 2009."

January 19, 2009

Mexican cartels have taken over most of the drug trade in the United States, and are working with 20 gangs, including the Barrio Aztecas, according to a just-released report by the National Drug Intelligence Center titled "National Drug Threat Assessment 2009."

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How the AKC Detection Dog Task Force is making sure the U.S. has a ready supply of explosive detection K9s.

How the AKC Detection Dog Task Force is making sure the U.S. has a ready supply of explosive detection K9s.

Agencies seek floppy-eared sporting dogs for bomb detection work for their high drive and excellent temperament.

Seattle Police Officials Want to Disband Mounted Unit

Eliminating the mounted unit will save the department an estimated $230,000 next year and $237,000 in 2026, interim Seattle police Chief Sue Rahr said.

Arson dogs help increase conviction rates for the difficult-to-detect crime of arson.

Arson dogs help increase conviction rates for the difficult-to-detect crime of arson.

ROTC is certified as an ignitable liquid detection K9 through the Maine State Police at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.

Washington: Spokane County First to Add K9s Trained to Detect Fentanyl

One K-9 unit will join the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, while another is heading to the Airway Heights Police Department

Ohio: Agency Adds Drug Dog Not Trained to Detect Marijuana

Achilles, a new K9 officer with the Norton Police Department, is among the first in Summit County not trained to detect marijuana

Broko's law mandates up to $25,000 in restitution for harming or killing an on-duty police dog.

Broko's law mandates up to $25,000 in restitution for harming or killing an on-duty police dog.

With Broko’s Law, anyone who hurts or kills an on-duty police dog will be charged with a Class D felony and must pay restitution.

Erwin Police Department shared the loss of K9 Scotty's death on social media after he was reported missing on Friday

Erwin Police Department shared the loss of K9 Scotty's death on social media after he was reported missing on Friday

Police K9 went missing during the storm and was later found dead, authorities say.

Tennessee K-9 Drowns in Hurricane Helene Flooding

The Erwin Police Department in eastern Tennessee said K-9 Scotty went missing on Friday in the Bumpass Cove area of Unicoi County.

Erwin (Tennessee) Police K-9 Scotty with his handler. Scotty was killed Friday in a Hurricane Helene flash flood.

Suspect Hijacks Bus in Los Angeles, Triggering Police Pursuit and SWAT Response

Once the bus came to a stop, SWAT officers deployed a flash-bang device and the distraction allowed the driver to escape by climbing through a window.

Idaho K-9 Killed when Suspect Rams Handler's Vehicle

“When attempting to perform a PIT Maneuver, the suspect vehicle turned into the police vehicle, ramming it, and causing both vehicles to roll and leave the roadway and land in a cornfield,” Carmen Boeger, Nampa police spokesperson, said.

Nampa, Idaho, Police K-9 Riddick was killed Saturday during a pursuit.

South Carolina K-9 Killed in Shootout, Suspect Dead

Lee County Sheriff Daniel Simon said law enforcement could not reach the burning vehicle to help K-9 Mikka because they were under fire.

Lee County, South Carolina, Sherriff's K-9 Mikka was killed during a gunfight Friday morning.

New York Trooper Critically Injured in Motorcycle Crash

According to state police, a vehicle operated by a 69-year-old woman from Youngstown was exiting the Niagara Scenic Parkway northbound onto State Route 93 around 1:20 p.m. when she failed to yield the right of way.

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