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
K9 Sheeva & Officer John Cantrell
Works at Littleville Police Department in AL. Originally from Harris County Animal Shelter.
K9 Harlow & Officer Bethany Hicks
Works with Headland Police Department in AL.
Arkansas
K9 Hype & Officer Don Rowe
Works with Barling Police Department in AR Originally from New Rochelle
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
K9 Kara & Officer Dawn Havens
Originally from Canyon Lake Animal Shelter Society
K9 Spark & Officer Tom Cambell
Works at the Lamar Police Department in CO Originally from Nashville
K9 Griselda & Officer Michael Gordon
works with the Florence Police Department
Illinois
K9 Jam & Officer Michelle Gunning
Works with the Christopher Police Department in IL. Originally from Augusta, GA Animal Control.
Kentucky
K9 Liberty & Officer Larry Nunes
Works with Perryville Kentucky Police Department
Louisiana
K9 Dozer & Officer Nick Pickard
Works with the Chitimacha Tribal Police Department
K9 Bravo & Officer Ron Carroll
works with Addis Police Department
K9 Maverick and Officer Brett Portier
works with Brusly Louisiana Police Department
Minnesota
K9 Ritz & Officer Matt Smith
works with Red Lake Police Department
Mississippi
K9 Hercules & Officer Brandi a De Moll
Works with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office in MS
Missouri
K9 Zero and Officer Andrew Beckfield
works with the Lexington, Missouri Police Department/Lexington R-V School District
K9 Rogue & Deputy Josh Mullin
Works with the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office in MO Originally from Texas Star Rescue
K9 Raven & Sergeant Walters
works with the Monroe City Police Department
K9 Ricochet and Chief Tracey West
Works with the Reed Spring Police Department in MO
K9 Jet & Officer Kyle Walters
Works with New Haven Police Department in MO Originally from ACCT Philadelphia
Nevada
K9 Moose and Officer Susan Ryhal
Works with the Nye County Sheriff’s Office in NV
New York
K9 Rugby & Officer Shannon Solis
Works with the New York Department of Corrections in NY Originally from Chicago Animal Care and Control.
K9 Kiah and Officer Bruzgul
Works with the City of Poughkeepsie P.D. in NY Originally from Kirby Animal Shelter
North Carolina
K9 Phantom & Investigator Heath Woodard
Works with the Clay County Sheriffs Department in NC Originally from Austin Pets Alive!
K9 Sarah & Deputy Chris Harper
Works with the Clay County Sheriffs Department in NC Originally from Dutchess County SPCA
Oklahoma
K9 Harley and Officer Brandon Western
works with Geary, Oklahoma Police Department
K9 Gator & Officer Aaron April
Works with the Maysville Police Department in OK
K9 Blaze & Chief Darrin Goode
Works with the Clayton Police Department in OK
Pennsylvania
k9 Skunk & Officer Jim Lewis
South Side Area School District
K9 Ace & Officer Richard Jones
Trainer Boro Police Department
Texas
K9 Storm and Officer Levie Smith
works with Ferris Independent School District
K9 Heat and Officer Levie Smith
works with Ferris Independent School District
K9 Carmella & Deputy Scott Rhodes
Works with the Gonzales Sheriff’s Office in TX Originally from Kirby Animal Shelter
K9 Dodger & Officer Eric Keeton
works with the Spur Texas Police Department
K9 Blackjack & Officer Alberto Stout
works with Alice Texas Police Department
K9 Kendall & Officer Justin Powell
Works with the Rogers Police Department in TX Originally from Austin Pets Alive!
K9 Pepper and Officer Matt Howard
Works with the Littlefield Police Department in TX. Originally from National Canine Center.
K9 Badger & Deputy Daniel Collins
Works with the Johnson County Constables Office in Texas
K9 Athena & Officer Jody Bullard
Works with the Dallas Independent School District in TX Originally from Dallas County Animal Shelter
K9 Tweaker & Officer Steven Siracusa
Works with the Grimes County Police Department in TX Originally from Austin Pets Alive!
K9 Java and Officer Brad Martin
Works with the Groesbeck Police Department in TX
K9 Ryker & Officer Todd Ward
Works with the Junction Texas Police Department in TX Originally from Ulster County Canines
K9 Fuse and Officer Charles Banks III
Ferris TX Police Department
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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