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Special Units

Arkansas K-9 Shot at Standoff, Suspect in Custody

Officers learned that the shooting suspect, a 56-year-old woman, inside the home and refused to surrender to police custody. After several hours of negotiating, police sent in K-9 Gabo. The woman reportedly opened fire on the dog and hit him.

December 12, 2018

Patrol

How Police Agencies Can Help Prevent K-9 Duty Deaths

A police K-9 is not just a member of the department—they are also a family member of the handler. Handlers and their K-9 partners basically spend their lives together—off duty and on—for many years. Most handlers keep their dogs after the animal is retired from active duty. The bond between a handler and "man's best friend" is truly unique. When a police dog dies in the line of duty, the emotional impact is just as difficult—albeit decidedly different—as when a human partner is killed.

October 5, 2018

Patrol

Man Tries to Choke California K-9 with its Own Leash

Officers with the Moreno Valley (CA) Police Department were attempting to arrest a man suspected of holding a woman hostage in his car when the subject tried to choke a K-9 with his own collar.

September 11, 2018

Patrol

Georgia K-9 Stabbed During Manhunt for Murder Suspect

A Clayton County, GA, K-9 was stabbed Sunday during the hunt for a murder suspect.

August 13, 2018

Patrol

Owner's Claim That Arizona Deputy Unnecessarily Shot Her Dog Refuted by Video

MCSO says the pet dog called Chevy attacked Tarzan and inflicted a number of injuries. The deputy tried to separate the two dogs but after that failed, he shot and killed Chevy. "MCSO K-9 Tarzan sustained injuries to his face and chest to include a broken tooth," the statement reads.

August 10, 2018

Patrol

K-9 in England Stabbed Four Times During Arrest

The K-9 is now making a good recovery from his injuries, Derbyshire Police said on Twitter.

July 6, 2018

Training

K-9 First Aid Basics Gallery

At a minimum, veterinarians recommend that K-9 handlers carry a first-aid kit, learn how to give injections, and know how to administer oxygen. A brief session with your veterinarian or even a vet tech should be sufficient to learn how to correctly give injections. Here are some photos to illustrate proper first-aid techniques. For more information about first aid that handlers should know, read the POLICE Magazine article K-9 First-Aid Kit Basics.

April 30, 2018

Patrol

Video: Slain Massachusetts Officer's Wounded K-9 on the Mend

Nero, the police K-9 wounded in a shooting that left his handler Officer Sean Gannon dead, is back on his feet and improving after surgery.

April 16, 2018

Patrol

Slain Massachusetts Officer's Wounded K-9 on the Mend

Nero, the police K-9 wounded in a shooting that left his handler Officer Sean Gannon dead, is back on his feet and improving after surgery. More Here.

April 16, 2018

Patrol

California Man Shot K-9 Before Officers Opened Fire, Officials Say

A man led officers on a high-speed pursuit through Yuba County, CA, Friday morning and then shot a K-9 in the neck before being fatally shot, authorities said.

April 9, 2018

Patrol

K-9 First Aid Basics

Here is what handlers should know so they can provide medical aid to their four-legged partners.

April 2, 2018

Patrol

California K-9 Recovering After Losing Teeth Taking Down Carjacking Suspect

Given the suspect’s dangerous behavior, officers had deployed the K-9. Puskas quickly closed the gap, but police think the dog’s face collided with the concrete while taking the suspect down, knocking out six of his smaller teeth but leaving his canines,

February 28, 2018