Detection Dogs
The K9 detection dog teams trained by our grantee Sector K9* work within communities to end the drug crisis and keep schools and children safe by detecting guns or drugs.
The dogs often help bridge any gaps that exist between police officers and individuals in their communities, especially with younger generations. The program offers a positive solution to some of our country’s toughest problems.

Meet the K9 Teams Currently on Duty
Alabama
Arkansas
Sector K9 works with animal shelters to select dogs who have the focus and willingness to be a K9. We sponsor the training and care while they and their police officer partners are trained in Texas. This grant saves thousands of taxpayer dollars.
Colorado
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Missouri
K9 Rogue & Deputy Josh Mullin
Works with the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office in MO Originally from Texas Star Rescue
K9 Jet & Officer Kyle Walters
Works with New Haven Police Department in MO Originally from ACCT Philadelphia
New York
Oklahoma
Texas
K9 Pepper and Officer Matt Howard
Works with the Littlefield Police Department in TX. Originally from National Canine Center.
K9 Athena & Officer Jody Bullard
Works with the Dallas Independent School District in TX Originally from Dallas County Animal Shelter
K9 Ryker & Officer Todd Ward
Works with the Junction Texas Police Department in TX Originally from Ulster County Canines
K9 Tweaker & Officer Steven Siracusa
Works with the Grimes County Police Department in TX Originally from Austin Pets Alive!
K9 Kendall & Officer Justin Powell
Works with the Rogers Police Department in TX Originally from Austin Pets Alive!
Map of Shelter "Pit Bull" Detection Dogs in the U.S.
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*Sector K9 has been the recipient of our detection dog grant since 2018. Dogs trained prior to that were trained by a different organization.
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