Careers: Police/K9 unit

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Question
My ideas on which division of law enforcement to join are still undecided, but I have a certain want to join the K9 unit. Does the K9 unit break into different fields? Also, I've heard that your 'partner' also becomes your pet, is that true?

Answer
Tyler, K9 units actually do seperate into differing sub divisions. They include narcotics, explosives, violent crimes division, cold case squad and arson investigations. They are spread out into the specialty they are trained for. As  for partners, yes, they stay with you and rather say a pet, I consider them as part of the family!
Good Luck in your decision process and stay in touch.
Paul

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PaulKoinig

Expertise

i have trained over 100 police work dogs for patrol,narcotics and explosives. i am a nationally certified trainer with the uspca and npca canine associations.

Experience

Handler for 13years. Trainer for 9 years

Organizations
USPCA,NPCA,FOP,PBA,IABTI,IAAI

Education/Credentials
bs Towson State Univ,Balt. Md.

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