City of Quincy issued the following announcement on Jan. 28.
Meet Kilo and DOIJI, the stars of the Quincy Police Department’s K9 unit! Officers R. Michael Tyler and Craig Russell are the K9 Handlers. They volunteered for this position because of their love for dogs. “It is very rewarding and I always have a partner. After you are appointed as a K9 Handler you select a dog that has the best traits, and one that you have a connection with,” says both Tyler and Russell. While most police dogs are male, they can be female. The looks of the dogs do not matter; it is all about their drive and traits.
The dog and the officer go through a 10 week school to learn tracking, criminal apprehension, evidence recovery, and drug detection. A dog’s sense of smell is about 1,000 times stronger than a human. Police dogs are trained to detect five odors. The dogs are in constant work mode.
The officers stress to the community not to be scared of these dogs because they are a valuable tool. They encourage you to let them do their job, and to not bother them while they are working.
The Police Canines are a valuable resource for the Quincy Police Department. With the exception of the officers, the program is paid for by donations.
Original source can be found here.
Source: City of Quincy
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