K9 Unit
The K9 Unit provides support for officers in the field searching for dangerous suspects , evidence , and narcotics . The team is led by a sergeant and is made up of four handlers who are each paired with a K9 service dog . They respond to calls in progress that meet the criteria for their assistance .
In 2020 , the unit responded to 55 patrol assists , conducted 17 searches , and made 8 K9 apprehensions .
In addition to responding to calls for service , K9 handlers and dogs typically conduct demonstrations at community events and attend functions across the city , including school visits , community meetings , and festivals . The pandemic greatly impacted the unit ’ s ability to participate in such events in
2020 , as many of those events were canceled or postponed . The team made 3 public appearances and 62 public contacts in 2020 . They ’ re hopeful there will be additional opportunities to engage with the Arlington community in 2021 as more of the city ’ s population is vaccinated .
In November , the City of Arlington unveiled a new K9 Memorial honoring service dogs that assist both the police and fire departments . The Belgian Malinois displayed on the
memorial was inspired by APD K9 Mojo , the department ’ s first service dog to die in the line of duty . The sculpture is located just outside the Arlington City Council Chambers , between City Hall and the George W . Hawkes Downtown Library . The K9 Unit is grateful to the city leaders and private donors who made the memorial possible .
K9 Officers & Supervisors : 1 Sergeant 4 handlers | 4 K9s
K9 Patrol Assists 55 K9 Searches 17 K9 Apprehensions 31 Total Hours of K9 Academy Instruction 11
K9 Pairs Officer Ramsour and Dude Officer Karaman and Boomer Officer Tonche and Raider Officer Mohr and Ripkin
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