Kimberly and Hansen Police Department welcomes a new team-member

Published on January 13, 2026

KIMBERLY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Kimberly/Hansen Police Department welcomes a new team-member, according to the police department. The new four-legged member is a certified narcotics detection dog, K9 Officer Elly. Her handler is Officer Kate Newell...

K9s search for potential victims after Orange County mudslide closes train tracks

Published on January 6, 2026

A mudslide closed train tracks in Orange County Monday morning, and the incident elicited the response of three K9 teams to make sure no one was impacted.  Metrolink announced at 6:12 a.m. that tracks were closed between...

Belgian armed forces increase number of military dogs

Published on January 6, 2026

In a military world in which sensors, cameras and drones are playing an increasingly central role, one tool remains unrivaled: the Military Working Dog (MWD). No technical system can replace the instinct, sense of smell...

Ocean City Police introduce first bloodhound K9

Published on January 6, 2026

OCEAN CITY, MD– A brand-new officer is expanding the Ocean City Police Department’s capabilities. OCPD announced its first-ever bloodhound, Mackenzie, graduated from a six-week initial K9 training program and began work on New Year’s Eve...

Ripon Police Department Honors Late K9 Officer

Published on December 29, 2025

The Ripon Police Department is mourning the passing of a former K9 officer. K9 Rony served with the department from 2015 through November of 2024, when he was forced to retire due to some health-related...