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The Tempe Police Department relies on the use of
canines to boost effectiveness of patrol. The K-9
Unit is responsible for the location and apprehension of
felony suspects. The Unit also uses canines for
the detection of narcotics and explosives.
The K-9 Unit Officers are selected through a series
of tests and are required to have been patrol officers
for a minimum of two years. The training with
the animals is conducted by the Tempe Police Department
Master Trainer(s) who specialize in their respective
areas. Additional training is provided on a state
level for K-9 Officers. Breeders who specialize in
law enforcement animals supply the K-9's for the
department.
Master K-9 Trainer Officer Jefferies with "Afra"
K-9 Officer Holdinsky with "Baloo"
K-9 Officer Ribotta with "Jaeger"
K-9 Officer McKinney with "Tio"
K-9 Unit Training...
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