Handler: Raul Hernandez
Breed: German Shepard
DOB: 8/10/2015
Department: Chicago Police Department
Function: Explosive Detection
Years Worked: 6/14/2017 – 12/15/2025
Arkus began his service as an Explosives Detection Canine with the Chicago Police Department in June of 2017. He was assigned to the Counter Terrorism Unit at O’Hare Airport. Arkus was deployed in support of Super Bowl Lll in February of 2018. On a daily basis, Arkus was tasked with sweeping unattended bags, unattended vehicles, and delivery trucks entering airport property. Arkus has also conducted numerous sweeps of dignitary motorcades throughout his career. Arkus retired on October 15, 2025.
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