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K-9 Division
Officer Nick Kobitka and Kaiser
Officer Ryan Sobierajski
and Vega
Sgt. Todd Kobitz and Geist Sabre |
Lt. Jerame Simpson and Rico |
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The Valparaiso Police Department currently utilizes four K-9 teams. All dogs are trained in narcotic detection, tracking, evidence location, handler protection, and suspect apprehension. Each K-9 team participates in numerous weeks of training throughout each year and are certified by the North American Police Work Dog Association. Since the establishment of the program, the K-9 teams have contributed to numerous narcotic arrests and apprehension of subjects through their tracking skills.
Each K-9 is a sworn member of the police department and lives with the officer and their family. Constant attention is given to the health and care of the department’s dogs.
Annual K-9 Race
The annual K-9 race will be held on May 19, 2017. The 5-K run will begin at 6:00 P.M., and the 1-Mile dog walk will begin at 6:15 P.M. After the race concludes, the award ceremony will begin at 7:00 P.M. There will be a band playing from 7:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M. For more information contact Todd Kobitz at tkobitz@valpopd.com.
Visit us on Facebook
You can keep up to date with your Valpo Canines by visiting our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/valpo.canines
Click the link below to view the K-9's in training
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5M2teerlAQ