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K-9 units

The K-9 Units are an integral part of police response. The Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit includes 20+ handler and K-9 teams.  In addition to performing drugs and narcotics searches, they also can provide backup to deputies, locate suspects and victims, and find evidence at or near crime scenes.  KCSO recently added a dual certified electronic device detection/emotional support K-9 team. 

Call 911 for emergencies

CALL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES

For non-emergency service, please call 206-296-3311
24 hours/day

Electronics Storage Detection/Service Dog

Meet Mouse!

Mouse is dual trained and certified in electronics storage detection and as a service dog.  He was generously funded by OUR Rescue, a nonprofit organization supporting law enforcement and victims of human trafficking and child exploitation. Mouse was trained by Jordan Detection K9’s in Indiana.  He can sniff out computers, phones, microSD cards, listening devices, hidden cameras, and other devices.  He is also trained to provide emotional support, which is especially helpful for distressed child victims/witnesses during investigations.  Mouse works in the Special Assault Unit but is available to help Deputies and citizens around the county.

Generalist police dogs

Generalist police dog handlers and their partners attend a 12-week (480-hour) training course. During the course, the dog and handler learn to work together through basic obedience and agility. The dog is taught to locate and track human scent, search areas and buildings for suspects, evidence, and how to protect their handler. The handler learns to read and interpret the dog's body language and the noises the dog makes when it has located something and is on a track.

Narcotics police dogs

KCSO currently has 2 Narcotics certified K-9's (Quinn and Fury).  Narcotic K-9's are trained to alert to the odors of cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin.

Explosives detection dogs

Explosives detection dogs and their handlers are part of our bomb unit.

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