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Puyallup police were trying to arrest a domestic violence suspect after a lengthy standoff when the man detonated an explosive device, killing himself and sending four officers and a K-9 to the hospital. The 46-year-old man had forced his way Read More …
HEBER, Utah — The Wasatch County Library was closed and a bomb squad was called in from Salt Lake City after a suspicious bottle was found Saturday morning. Heber City Police said someone called them about a bottle near the library, Read More …
More than 100 elite police K-9 teams from across the country are in Atlantic City this week, competing in a national event that’s also helping them prepare for major security operations tied to large crowds this summer. The U.S. Police Read More …
The National Odor Recognition Test (NORT) is a nationally recognized standardized method to evaluate a canine team’s ability to detect selected explosives. The ATF National Canine Division mobile training team travels to jurisdictions throughout the United States to administer NORT. Read More …
FORT HAMILTON, N.Y. — More than a dozen federal, state and local agencies trained together at Fort Hamilton on March 11, 2026, as Transportation Security Administration canine training instructors from John F. Kennedy International Airport led a large‑scale multi‑agency K‑9 Read More …
After years of service, twenty-six K9 heroes are officially set to retire from active duty and begin their well-earned “civilian dog lives.” These retired K9 heroes are also open for adoption and seeking loving homes to enjoy their retirement. Read Read More …
The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office announced an arrest in connection with the October 5 explosions in Leesburg. Trent Lasher of Leesburg was arrested January 29 and charged with two felony counts of possession of, Manufacturing, and use of firebombs Read More …
A tip-off led the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) and the South African Police Service (Saps) to uncover live ammunition and explosives in a Benoni guest house Wendy house. The EMPD Community Liaison Unit (CLU) officers and the K9 Unit Read More …
Dipsy, an Indian-breed sniffer dog with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), has been applauded for her courageous service following recognition by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ episode. Dipsy’s handler, Constable Pyarelal, commended her for successfully Read More …
Bucks County Deputy Sheriff Christina Brewerton and her K9 partner, Zeke, have received a special commendation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Newark Division – for their assistance in the investigation of a domestic bombing case in July. Read More …
A Walton man has been arrested on charges of allegedly being in possession of an explosive device, drugs and a firearm. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol Division responded to reports of an individual threatening self-harm on August 6th. Read More …
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) on Friday committed the agency’s full support for the capability enhancement of the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) Explosives and Ordnance Division/Canine Group (EOD/K9 Group). Napolcom Vice Chairperson and Executive Officer Rafael Vicente Calinisan made this Read More …
Authorities discovered pipe bombs in an abandoned vehicle in Saginaw this week thanks, in part, to an explosive-sniffing K9, according to the Saginaw Police Department. A Saginaw officer and police dog were dispatched Monday, May 19 to Mike’s Wrecker, located Read More …
Not your average day, is what California Highway Patrol North Sacramento is saying after a live mortar was found inside a stolen vehicle. CHP say on Tuesday they recovered a stolen SUV. During a search, K9 officers sniffed out a Read More …
Two suspects, aged 21 and 28, are expected to appear before a court at a date yet to be set in connection with the explosion of a bomb near a car belonging to a 78-year-old man in Limassol. The 21-year-old Read More …
Security measures at the Paris Summer Olympics have been ramped up ahead of the games. As many as 45,000 police and 18,000 soldiers are guarding the event and the city, with two police dogs and dog handlers coming from Finland. The Read More …
With over 70 police dogs showcasing their skills in programs including tracking, evidence search, blood detection, manhunt, drug detection, explosive detection and basic obedience, the Shanghai Public Security Bureau Police Dog Technical Competition kicked off in the city on Wednesday. Read More …
Eight new canine teams were introduced during a CHP ceremony in West Sacramento on Friday. The dogs will be used for various tasks, including detecting human scent, contraband, and explosives across the state. The graduates consist of five Patrol and Read More …
China’s first corgi police dog, Fu Zai, went viral online as he made his debut at a police open day in Weifang, east China’s Shandong Province. Unlike typical police dogs with long limbs and agile bodies, Fu Zai captivated the Read More …
The Massachusetts State Police department have welcomed two new rookies to the bomb squad, Trapper and Otto. The pair will begin Explosive Detection Canine Class where they will learn how to detect scents associated with explosive materials. Once they are Read More …