K-9 Unit
The K-9 Unit is lead by Sgt. Brent Rupert. The department has two K-9 Units that are available to assist patrol officers around the clock. The units are allowed 16 hours per month for maintenance training to ensure the K-9's proficiency, and they are trained to do the following:
- Located and indicate six illegal drug odors
- Search buildings and other areas for unauthorized persons
- Track criminals and search for lost people
- Search for evidence dropped by criminals in flight
- Apprehend criminals that have committed serious crimes with minimum force
- Protect the handler during a physical altercation
Police K-9's that are properly trained and handled, provide invaluable assistance to field officers in the detection of crime and apprehension of suspects.
Our K-9 Unit obtains yearly certifications. Groups that are interested in a K-9 demonstration should contact Sgt. Brent Rupert.
K-9 Officers
- Off. Michael Baker (Karma)
- Off. Carlos Londono (Bennie)
2015 Police K-9 Unit Activities
- 13 Suspects tracked
- 7 Buildings searched

- 7 Evidence searches
- 112 Drug searches
- 139 Total Deployments
Drugs Located
- 111 drug paraphernalia items
- 22.1 pounds methamphetamine
- 215 grams of marijuana