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South Carolina K-9 Killed During Warrant Service Operation

The suspect was found inside a relative’s home and K-9 Coba was sent into the house. The suspect reportedly shot the dog and the deputies and SLED agents returned fire.

South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division K-9 Coba was killed Tuesday. The four-year-old Belgian Malinois' handler was Special Agent Richard “Cole” Powell.

Austin Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man Making Molotov Cocktail Inside Gas Station

Police said the suspect shot at officers and started pouring lighter fluid into a container with a rag to create a Molotov cocktail.

K-9 handler and dog enter a gas station on May 21 to confront the suspect. The officer withdrew with the dog after spotting the suspect's gun.

Los Angeles City Council Declines K-9 Donation Over Training Company’s Name

City Councilman Bob Blumenfield said his main concern was that the Riverside County company that supplied the animals, Adlerhorst International, shares "the name of the Nazi bunker used by Adolf Hitler during World War II.''

Georgia Agency’s Helicopter Unit Finds Missing Teen Girl

The girl's mother told officers she had argued with her daughter that morning, went to check on the girl, and found the teen was gone. The mom told officers that her daughter had a medical condition, and she needed supervision when outside the home.

Gwinnett County Police officer consoles a 15-year-old girl who ran away from home and was spotted by the police Aviation Unit.

Pick Your Partner: K9 Selection

To select dogs for police work, one must consider factors such as breed; physical characteristics; confidence; and prey, fight and hunt drives.

It's crucial to get a clear picture of the police dog's capabilities and compare them to a baseline test that filters out the good ones from the bad ones.

Focus on K9 First Aid

Wisconsin organization trains officers in K9 first aid to better treat K9 injuries in the field.

The Operational K9 Medical Team teaches students how to handle emergency situations with K9s.

Bomb Squad Called to Gettysburg Battlefield Visitor Center Over Suspicious Package

The package was found by an employee around 7 a.m. The visitor center was reopened around 11 a.m. after police gave the all clear.

7 Steps to Healthier K9 Paws

Avoid painful paw pads and excessive licking by taking good care of your K9's feet.

Taking proper care of a police dog's paws can increase their effectiveness on duty.

Ohio Dog Receives First Human Trafficking Recovery Certification

The K9 member of Ohio Special Response Team received USPCA training to locate trafficked individuals in hiding.

The USPCA now offers training to help K9s sniff out individuals being trafficked.

Lawmakers introduce legislation to cover veterinary costs for retired federal working dogs.

Lawmakers introduce legislation to cover veterinary costs for retired federal working dogs.

Handlers, often veterans or law enforcement officers, currently bear the entire financial responsibility for retired K-9's medical expenses.

Florida Court Affirms K9 Traffic Stop Rule

Florida Supreme Court resolves conflicting rulings on K-9 units instructing suspects to leave vehicles during drug sweeps.

Florida Supreme Court rules officers can ask motorists to leave their vehicles during drug-related traffic stops.

BLM Activist Loses Lawsuit Against LAPD Over Swatting Call

Melina Abdullah condemned the Los Angeles Police Department responses to her residence, which included armed SWAT officers surrounding her house and ordering her to come outside through a loudspeaker.

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