K-9 Division
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OFFICER ALEX SPROWL AND RAIDER
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OFFICER KACI MORRIS AND RYKER
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Lt. Sean Kostelnik and Marko
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Sgt. Joe Cowser and Kaiser
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Sgt. Todd Kobitz and Jax
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LT. JERAME SIMPSON AND RICO
Dual Purpose Patrol Dogs
The Valparaiso Police Department currently utilizes six 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 next annual K-9 race will be Friday, May 19, 2023 at Central Park Plaza. The junior police fun run starts at 5:30, the run at 6:00, and the dog walk at 6:15 p.m. Pre-register online at www.runsignup.com until 8 a.m. May 19, 2023.
5K competitive run (all ages) and 1 mile walk (ages 13 and older)- $25
Children 12 and under (1 mile walk only)- $15
NEW: Jr. police run (un-timed fun run for younger children, T-shirt included)- $15
Race day registration: $30 (run and walk) at Central Park Plaza
Moisture wicking shirts guaranteed to all runners and walkers pre-registered before 5/10/23
Applications can be picked up at the Valparaiso Police Department
For more information contact Sgt. 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 here to view the K-9's in training.