Officer Nick Kobitka and Kaiser           
  Officer Ryan Sobierajski                                          
             and Vega                                         
                                                           
   

Sgt. Todd Kobitz and Geist       Sabre

Lt. Jerame Simpson   and Rico

Dual Purpose Patrol Dogs
The Valparaiso Police Department currently utilizes five 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 17, 2019.  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.
 
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Click the link below to view the K-9's in training
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5M2teerlAQ