The Austin Police Department Canine Unit.
The Austin Police Department Canine Unit was established in 1979 and its mission is to provide trained police canine teams to assist in the prevention and detection of crime, to locate persons sought by the police, to promote a favorable public image of the Department and to carry out other duties as may be directed by the Canine Sergeant or the Department.
This includes but is not limited to the enforcement of all applicable laws to help ensure the safety of the citizens within the City of Austin. The Patrol K9 Unit’s main responsibility is to support the backbone of APD – the Patrol Division. Patrol K9 teams are assigned their own vehicles, which require the officers and dogs to remain together at all times. The officers also have kennels at their residences so they can care for their K9 partners while off duty. When on duty, Patrol K9 teams remain in the city on patrol until they are called to assist patrol officers. Typically, the K9 teams are used to locate suspects who have fled the scene of a crime, but on occasion are requested to search for missing individuals, evidence, and assist with all SWAT related incidents.
APD K-9 Video
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K9 Copper is a Belgian Malinois and has been with the department since 2017 and works alongside his partner Officer Lahr who has been with the department since 1992. |
K9 Jax is a Belgian Malinois and has been with the department since 2016 and works alongside his partner Officer Wagner who has been with the department since 2008. |
K9 Lobo is a German Shepard and has been with the department since 2021 and works alongside his partner Officer Miller who has been with the department since 2011.
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K9 Brooks is a Belgian Malinois and has been with the department since 2018 and works alongside his partner Officer Butler who has been with the department since 2012. |
K9 Bane is a Czech Shepard and has been with the department since 2015 and works alongside his partner Officer Retkofsky who has been with the department since 2014. |
K9 Taz is a German Shepard and has been with the department since 2015 and works alongside his partner Officer Lindeman who has been with the department since 2013. |
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K9 Axel is a Dutch Shepard and has been with the department since 2019 and works alongside his partner Officer Lindblom who has been with the department since 2013. |
K9 Jaco is a German Shepard and has been with the department since 2020 and works alongside his partner Officer Olvera who has been with the department since 2014. |
K9 Beaux is a German Shepard and has been with the department since 2018 and works alongside his partner Officer Perrydore who has been with the department since 1999. |
K9 Colt is a Belgian Malinois and has been with the department since 2022 and works alongside his partner Officer Schramm who has been with the department since 2015. |
Contact the K-9 Unit by email: Sgt. Michael Joseph
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