K9 UNIT

 

 

 

The K9 Unit is a single Deputy unit with a highly trained canine.  The K9 Unit is a specialized unit whose primary duty assignment is Patrol.  However, the main function of the K9 is to perform drug interdiction.  Drug Interdiction is a method of patrol with heavy emphasis on traffic enforcement/investigations which lead to drug arrests and seizures.  A well-trained K9 drug dog can detect the scent of narcotics inside vehicles as well as inside buildings during search warrants.