The Austin Police Department has had a K-9 Patrol Unit since 1979. The K-9 Patrol Unit apprehends felony suspects and performs evidence searches by searching for general human scent. In addition to K-9 Patrol duties, two of the police dogs are also certified to work with SWAT.
K-9 Patrol Unit - Austin Police Department, 2002 From Left to Right: Greg & Bandit, Rich & Aztek, Mark & Kozmo, Sgt. Fitzgerald, Shaun & Hondo, Jimmie & Ammo, and DJ & Draco
