Patrol - K-9 Unit

Established in 1827

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

Missouri

Patrol Division
K-9 Unit

The K-9 unit is a specialized unit within the Patrol Division and is available to respond to any situation where a K-9 team will be beneficial.

Frequently people outside of law enforcement misunderstand how the dogs are actually used and deployed. The dogs are used in a variety of situations:

¨ Search for hidden suspects

¨ Apprehend fleeing suspects

¨ Search for lost persons

¨ Search for evidence

¨ Protect the handler & other officers

¨ Conduct public demonstrations

¨ Search & detect for illegal drugs

¨ Be a visual deterrent for crime