Lancaster County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit

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The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit has 2 dogs from breeds including a German Shepherd and a Belgian Malinois. Several times a week, our K9 teams train on the special skills in which they are certified. The K9 Unit has also established relationships in supporting other local, state, and federal law enforcement partners where a canine can be beneficial.

K-9 SERVICES


  • Explosives Detection: The canines are trained to detect a variety of odors to include the odor of bomb ingredients. Both canines advise their handlers with a passive alert when they have located an odor source.
  • Tracking: The canines track by either ground disturbance or by the odor of the individual being tracked.  They also alert on found articles along a track by lying down without touching the item.
  • Building Searches:  The canines can locate and apprehend criminals who may be hiding in buildings.
  • Deputy protection: Our canines protect their handlers and other deputies when they are in danger.
  • Demonstrations: The handlers and canines provide skills demonstrations to schools, clubs and businesses throughout Lancaster County.
Sgt. David Cole, Handler and K-9 Enzo

Sgt. David Cole, Handler and K-9 Enzo 

dcole@lancastercountypa.gov


Dep. Drake Brown, Handler and K-9 Atlas

Dep. Drake Brown, Handler and K-9 Atlas

dbrown@lancastercountypa.gov


How You Can Support

The Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit is substantially funded through donations from private individuals and businesses. Donations are used to maintain the K-9 Unit and provide care for the canines. The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office encourages and welcomes citizens and businesses to partner with us in sustaining this program. The handlers and their partners provide an invaluable service to the residents of Lancaster County.

Donations may be sent to:

Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office
K-9 Unit
50 North Duke Street 
Lancaster, PA 17602

Timeline of K-9 Unit


Timeline of K-9 Unit

 
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Retired K9s 

Kayla

KAYLA

Cobra

COBRA