Jeffersonville police add 2 new K-9s to department

Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024 Updated Jul 25, 2024

Jeffersonville Police add 2 new K-9s to department

On Thursday, the department introduced the two new furry officers, Dunko and Lobo, on its Facebook page.

Sgt. Denver Leverett and K-9 Dunko with Jeffersonville Police Dept. - 7.25.24

New Jeffersonville Police K-9 Lobo with Officer Happel - 7.25.24

New Jeffersonville Police K-9 Dunko with Sgt. Denver Leverett - 7.25.24

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Jeffersonville Police Department has two new four-legged officers.

Thursday, the department introduced the two new furry officers, Dunko and Lobo, on its Facebook page.

K-9 Dunko is a 14-month-old Belgian Malinois and is partnered with Sgt. Denver Leverett. Dunko will be trained in patrol tactics like tracking, apprehension and narcotics detection.

Also joining the team is K-9 Lobo. Lobo is a 21-month-old Dutch Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix and will be partnered with Officer Jonathan Happel. Lobo will also be trained in patrol tactics as well as firearms detection.

Both dogs and their police counterparts have been training for the past two months. Once they complete their certifications, the K-9s will hit the pavement.