The Goodyear Police Department’s K9 Unit is rapidly evolving into a quintessential segment of their law enforcement team, according to a recent report by the City of Goodyear. Starting with a solo canine dynamo, the unit has expanded to include five highly trained K9 teams. These dogs are not merely enlisted for their ability to sniff out crime, they’ve also shown a knack for forging community connections.
Mornings for these K9 units begin with obedience drills—a step deemed essential before they can even to start their patrols. They’re involved in a spectrum of activities spanning from routine security checks to playing pivotal roles in serious criminal investigations. In a statement obtained by the City of Goodyear, the K9s’ commitments go beyond the badge, with their downtime crucially spent resting up in their kennels, priming themselves for whatever the job may demand next.
It’s not all work and no play, however. The Goodyear K9s have proven to be fierce competitors, snagging trophies at events like the Desert Dog Trials. They also engage in weekly training sessions with neighboring agencies, ensuring that these canines remain not just sharp, but among the finest in Arizona’s law enforcement circles…