K9 Archives

Research in Brief: All Bark and No Empirical Bite

Recent research has placed one of policing’s most venerable tools—the K9 unit—under fresh empirical scrutiny. The findings of a new study run counter to long-held convictions on both sides of th...

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Product Feature: Protection for Four-Legged Protectors

For centuries, dogs have worked alongside humans in many capacities, providing more than just companionship. This holds true in the policing profession as well....

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Spotlight: Bringing Smiles One Pet at a Time

On Sunday evenings, Roger can be found laid back on the couch after spending a long day in the New England snow with his family. But come Monday morning, he suits up in his vest and badge, and heads o...

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Spotlight: Service Dogs for Posttraumatic Support

As officer wellness programs start up and expand in agencies worldwide, the Fairfax County, Virginia, Police Department (FCPD) has taken an innovative step by teaming up with a nonprofit organization ...