K9 officer makes 124 arrests in the last year

Published on June 29, 2020

In the current climate of uncertainty all police services are conscious of the need to resolve situations quickly and with the best possible outcome for all concerned. Any police officer can testify to the fact that a seemingly simple domestic dispute or traffic stop can escalate to violence if things are not handled properly. So when answering a call that is already violent in nature officers are always looking for something to stabilize and defuse the situation.

K-9 handler Constable Devon LeBlanc of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNP) is part of a team that has had some success in this area. Cst. LeBlanc’s partner is Ceto, a three-year-old Belgian Malinois. Since her first arrest in on May 24, 2019, a week after completing her training, Ceto has racked up 124 more. Her handler and other officers involved in these cases continue to be amazed by what she can do. Read More