K-9 Crime Fighters
APD's K-9 Patrol Current Roster*
- Pat & Tex (K9-1): Belgian Malinois
- Shaun & Chase (K9-2): Belgian Malinois
- Art & Jaeger (K9-3) - Dutch Shepherd
- Daniel & Vuk (K9-4): Belgian Malinois
- Jimmie & Wiley (K9-5): Belgian Malinois
- Randy & Zeke (K9-6): Belgian Malinois
- DJ & Blitz (K9-7): Belgian Malinois
*Roster current as of January 2010
Last updated February 22, 2010
All K-9 Patrol teams are nationally certified as police canines before they work the streets of Austin. A
patrol dog is certified to search buildings and areas for unauthorized persons, search for evidence
dropped or hidden by suspects, pursue and apprehend suspects fleeing a scene, and protect his
handler.
DJ, wearing a protective bite suit, takes a hit from police dog Chase at an APD K-9 demonstration, 12/2/2005
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Picture taken by The Austin American-Statesman and used as Photo of the Day in the 12/3/2005 issue.
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