November 15, 2011

SandBox Comments: Garco Sheriff "K-9"

How many of you knew Garfield County Sheriff has such a terrific K9 force?

The original K9 hero?  Dual purpose German Shepherd, K9 Kelo, handled by Commander Bill Middleton.

Then came K9 Drogen.  And the latest addition of K9 Cio.

Sgt. Jim Schuckers oversees the K-9 program. Started the K9 Handler School with K9 Toben and his current partner is K9 Falcos.

Cpl. Brent Baker is paired up with one year old K9 Ejon, a German Shepard from Slyvokia.

Corporal Josh Craine originally partnered with K9 Drogen.  Now, his partner is K9 Cio (pronounced "see-yo".

Corporal Chad Whiting and K9 Bak were certified as a team through the Colorado Police Canine Association.

Commander Kurt Conrad received his K9 Handler Training with the help of K9 Toben.  His current partner K9 Blitz is the county’s only explosives detection K9.

Garco Sheriff:

"...The K9 Unit is a tremendous asset to the department’s work in narcotics interdiction, fugitive investigation, helping ensure a particular area is free of explosives, and locating evidence and lost articles. The unit routinely works with the School Resource Officers throughout the county, as well as public demonstrations at community events. In addition to assisting patrol deputies in day to day operations the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office regularly works with and assists the Two Rivers Drug Enforcement Team, (TRIDENT), the Colorado State Patrol, (CSP), and the various municipal agencies throughout Garfield County..."

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2 comments:

blindtuu said...

No, nanny. Did not realize. Why aren't they showing the public these beautiful dogs in more press releases?

A strong K9 team has been historically essential to law enforcement and military.

Congrats to Garco Sheriff on these guys. It's an impressive display.

bluecollarguy said...

Really impressive. I thought we had just one K9 team.

Beautiful dogs.