EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso Sheriff’s Office announced that all four of its K9 Units were certified this past week by the National Police Canine Association.
EPSO states that the certification process evaluates both the dogs and their handlers in narcotics detection and patrol scenarios.
Each team for the Narcotics Detection Certification had to detect multiple narcotic hides placed in vehicles and rooms, with only 18 minutes allowed to complete searches. The teams were judged on accuracy, efficiency, and clear communication between the handler and the K9, according to EPSO…