The New Hope Police Department K-9 Unit is part of the patrol division. There is currently one K-9 officer assigned to patrol. K-9 officers and their partners go through a vigorous training program that prepares them for police work. Initially, the dogs receive training in obedience, article searches, tracking, agility and criminal apprehension. They will also receive training in narcotic detection. The K-9s will continue training throughout the year where they will have to meet their annual goal of achieving certification (PD-1) and narcotic detection.
Educating the public is important to the K-9 unit. Officers within the unit conduct public demonstrations at various events throughout the year when requested. Please contact Sgt. Pete Stanley at [email protected]emn.gov with any questions or to submit a request for a demonstration.
K9 Drago
K-9 Drago joined the New Hope Police Department in 2021, working alongside K-9 Officer Robles. Officer Robles has been a K-9 officer since 2013. Drago is a Belgian Malinois and is both Patrol and Narcotic Detection Certified by the U.S.P.C.A.
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