K9 Unit
The K9 Unit responds to in-
progress calls that meet the criteria
for requesting K9 assistance on field
calls. The unit is led by a sergeant
and consists of four handlers, each
with a K9 service dog. In 2019, the
unit responded to 224 patrol assists,
conducted 55 searches and had 5 K9
apprehensions.
Police K9 handlers and dogs
conduct regular demonstrations
at community events and attend
functions throughout the city including
school visits, community meetings and
festivals. Personnel attended 52 public
appearances and made 777 public
contacts. Officers assigned to the unit
each drive Tahoes marked “K9 UNIT”.
This is a reminder for the public that
the unit utilizes working dogs and
citizens should stay back for safety
reasons.
Officers assigned to the unit
train on a regular basis and last year
completed 2,752 hours of training.
Two new handlers were selected
due to unit transitions. Two new K9’s
were added to the unit with the new
handlers. K9 Raider and K9 Duke can
be seen out on the street protecting
the citizens of Arlington.
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