Officer Nikki Loos has a newly-certified partner, Dexter. He’s a good looking youngster, don’t you think?
And Dexter, give a welcoming bark to the 18 new police recruits that started their training in our police academy yesterday.
Officer Nikki Loos has a newly-certified partner, Dexter. He’s a good looking youngster, don’t you think?
And Dexter, give a welcoming bark to the 18 new police recruits that started their training in our police academy yesterday.
Several years ago I had the chance to do a tracking seminar with Mike Kirby of the Nebraska State Patrol. As a person who competes in obedience and related dog competitions it was a real eye opener to see dog training from a law enforcement perspective. All those nicey nicey rules from the rule book go out the window when you are after a suspect.
ReplyDeleteI thought I knew what drive was from a competitor' point of view - then I met some police dogs talk about play drive and a big desire to work for their handler!!
Dexter has a great smile.
ReplyDeleteK-9s available on all shifts now? That must be a welcome change.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dog! Go Nikki and Dexter! Get 'em!
ReplyDeleteWhats that green stuff hes sitting on?
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ReplyDeleteSaw something equally unusual yesterday: a curb!
wooof wooof growel bark bark!
ReplyDeleteThe article says the handler can buy the dog from the city for $1 when the dog retires. That's nice.
ReplyDeleteI once bought a dog for $1.
Let's put those dogs up for bid when they retire; I'd gladly pay twice as much for one of them!
ReplyDeleteI was listening to old Paul Harvey stories. He did a piece on Policemen. I thought maybe you would like this. Here is the link:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB9-NcunsKc
Probably nothing to do with the blog but put in a way only Paul Harvey could do it.
dex is looking awesome...welcome to the force..
ReplyDeletechief if i may ask... leonard yankton... case.... is it gonna stick as a felon with fire arm... as you know he has a long record of violence... just wanting to get your points on it... thanks
It never fails to amaze me on COPS how people often disregard an officer's pistol but shudder at the thought of a canine at their heels.
ReplyDelete"It never fails to amaze me on COPS how people often disregard an officer's pistol but shudder at the thought of a canine at their heels.
ReplyDeleteIt makes perfect sense, since the officer isn't likely to use that gun to shoot a fleeing suspect, if that suspect isn't threatening them or another person with bodily harm, nor are they likely to shoot into a building where the suspect is also non-threatening. The strict rules for the use of DF prohibit it. However, the dog will clamp down with a full, deep bite when they catch a fleeing suspect, or sent into a building or confined space (attic, crawl space, etc) to get a suspect that refuses to surrender. I hope that clears things up a little.
Trevor:
ReplyDeleteThat's probably because people don't think the police officer will shoot, but they aren't so sure about the dogs' self-control.
That is one mean looking land shark! Good pick, go get 'em
ReplyDeleteChief,
ReplyDeleteI entered an address in Google maps, then went to street view, and was not too surprised by what I saw in the middle of the pic. Probably there to do a follow-up on some incident the previous night.