Pocket, a K9 search dog, has been named the Search and Rescue Dog of the Year by the American Kennel Club.
K-9 Maverick is joining the team to provide emotional comfort, stabilization, and affection to anyone in need.
David Knopp was arrested March 9 after he allegedly ran from officers responding to a shoplifting call at a Dollar General Store in Lebanon Junction.
Leny, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office K-9, will get a bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to the nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s.
The sheriff’s office said on Facebook that a donation from Vested Interest in K9s Inc. will mean that within eight to ten weeks Rocky will have a vest, which will be embroidered with, “Born to Love - Trained to Serve - Loyal Always.”
A police dog in Arizona got a proper goodbye on his last day before retirement with a radio sendoff and some ice cream.
The K-9, Niki, was with the Boyle County Sheriff's Office and was with her handler when they were involved in a crash on New Year's Eve.
The dogs' assignments include patrol and narcotics. Some even serve on SWAT teams.
The Columbus Police Department on Monday arrested five southern Indiana residents on drug-related charges after three traffic stops. The department said in a news release that it arrested a sixth suspect after serving the warrant at a Columbus residence.
The Shamrock Pet Foundation and the Louisville Metro Police Foundation are partnering up to buy every LMPD K-9 a life-saving trauma kit.