After failing to coax him out, Longview police called in a police dog. The K9 was able to locate Whitney, but when Longview police found him, he was repeatedly kicking the dog, Blanchard said. Police arrested Whitney on suspicion of harming a police dog … Link.

But Rugby’s trainers said he’s a great dog who is more than capable of contributing to the K-9 search team … While the use of pit bulls for police or jail officials remains rare, the trend is changing, Croft said, and more law enforcement agencies … Link.

Mount Olive Police Chief Tommy Brown says another K-9 unit is expected to be added to the department’s personnel list within the next six to eight weeks. Officer Michael MacHamer and his dog, Marko, are currently in training. Marko is a Belgian Malinois. Link.

But Rugby’s trainers said he’s a great dog who is more than capable of contributing to the K-9 search team. “The public perception … The use of pit bulls for police or jail officials remains rare. But the trend is changing, Croft said, and more law … Link.

The dog alerted police to narcotics being in the front of the cab and the box in the passenger seat and also “hit” on several other areas, such as the driver’s side door, police said. Like other K-9 teams, the pair went through a state training program. Link.

According to an internal report obtained by News 2, the police dog that attacked was staying with another Franklin K-9 officer’s family while its handler was away. The report indicates the officer’s three-year-old girl was bouncing on a trampoline when … Link.

According to an internal report obtained by News 2, the police dog that attacked was staying with another Franklin K-9 officer’s family while its handler was away. The report indicates the officer’s three-year-old girl was bouncing on a trampoline when … Link.

A Mount Dora Police K-9 named Stryker was injured during a run last week … who treated Stryker said those types of injuries are common in working class dogs. He is expected to be released today (Tuesday) and will require several weeks of rehabilitation … Link.

Mount Dora police K-9 dog Stryker is recovering after a mini-stroke in his spinal cord that occurred as he ran around Thursday, according to the city. Stryker’s handler, Officer Adam McCulloch, was away on vacation when his four-legged partner was taken … Link.

An officer with the K9 unit attended the scene and the driver tried to flee on foot. The police dog caught the man, who was taken into custody after he allegedly tried to resist arrest. The man was taken to the hospital for treatment for a dog bite before … Link.