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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.
Remembering K-9 Vuki
It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the sudden passing of Patrol K-9 Vuki on July 15, 2026. Vuki was at his boarding facility while his handler was away when a ball became lodged in his airway during play. Staff attempted to clear it immediately and rushed him to a local animal hospital, where veterinary staffed worked to resuscitate him. Despite everyone’s best efforts, Vuki could not be saved.
Vuki was a German Sheperd born in Croatia September 24th, 2022, and he joined the King County Sheriff’s Office exactly one year later, on September 24th, 2023. He spent his career serving with distinction alongside two handlers from September 2023 to March 2026 until his passing.
In three years of service, Vuki responded to 169 K-9 incidents, was deployed 147 times, recovered 18 pieces of evidence, and was directly responsible for the apprehension of 48 felony suspects. These numbers reflect an extraordinary career of courage and dedication. Those who knew Vuki will remember him just as much for his warmth. He was a deeply social, loving dog who brought joy to those around him, on and off duty.
To Vuki's handlers: Vuki’s partnership with each of you was more than a working relationship, it was a bond built on trust and love. Both of you gave Vuki a loving home and a purpose, and he gave everything he had in return. The unit sees you, and we are here for you.
A memorial plaque will be placed in Vuki’s honor at the K-9 Memorial at the Comm Center.
Rest in peace,Vuki.
~ Sergeant Eric Gagnon
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.
K-9 Mouse
K-9 Mouse
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.
K-9 Arras
K-9 Axel
K-9 Baco
K-9 Beau
K-9 Dingo
K-9 Duke
K-9 Falco
K-9 Ivan
K-9 Oso
K-9 Scooter
K-9 Vuki
Narcotics police dogs
KCSO currently has 1 Narcotics certified K-9's. Narcotic K-9's are trained to alert to the odors of cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin.
K-9 Quinn
Explosives detection dogs
Explosives detection dogs and their handlers are part of our bomb unit.
K-9 Bohdi
K-9 Hemi
K-9 Indy
K-9 Marley
K-9 Naya
K-9 Rain
K-9 Shadow
