Tag: K9s

Learn all about the K9s in one of SC’s largest police dog units

K9 Bali, a 10-year-old Belgian malinois, crouches in the grass, waiting for his handler’s command. He knows that if he’s patient and obedient, he’ll get his reward. But it’s not treats or toys Bali’s after. He’s waiting for a chance to achieve what his handler, Sgt Josh Newsom, says is the ultimate reward for a […]

Ohio bill would help pay to retire Ohio drug-detecting K9s

Mar. 8—WHITEHALL — Two Ohio lawmakers are looking to ease a looming financial burden on law enforcement agencies in their state that will have to replace marijuana-sniffing dogs after voters approved a plan last year to legalize recreational marijuana use. Nearly 400 police dogs in Ohio trained in the detection of marijuana will need to […]

Bill would help pay to retire Ohio drug-detecting K9s under legal cannabis

WHITEHALL, Ohio (AP) — Two Ohio lawmakers are looking to ease a looming financial burden on law enforcement agencies in their state that will have to replace marijuana-sniffing dogs after voters approved a plan last year to legalize recreational marijuana use. Nearly 400 police dogs in Ohio trained in the detection of marijuana will need […]

UI K9s keeping State Farm Center safe, one sniff at a time

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — As people get ready to fill the thousands of seats at the State Farm Center, a lot of preparation has to go into the safety aspects of game day too. It takes a well-trained group and good noses to make it happen. Part of that group is University of Illinois Police […]

Pennsylvania State Police K9s receive new protective vests

Pennsylvania State Police K9s received new protective vests. The vests are bullet and stab-protective. According to state police, the vests were funded by a donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a non-profit. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. aims to provide life-saving equipment to K9s nationwide. If you’d like to donate to their cause, click […]