Handler: Leslie Haddock
Breed: German Shorthaired Pointer
DOB: 3/1/2000
Department: Philadelphia Police Department Airport K-9 Unit
Function: Explosive Detection
Years Worked: 7/2023 – 12/2025

Canine Henk was assigned to me July 2023 and he was excellent at his job. Unfortunately k-9 Henk began to get ill and after several vet visits it was confirmed that he has thyroid disease which cause him to become tired, gain weight and he lost his drive to work. Henk has been medically retired due to his condition.

Handler: John Bertuca
Breed: German Shorthaired Pointer
DOB: 3/4/2013
Department: DuPage Sheriff’s Office
Function: Cadaver and Narcotics Detection
Years Worked: Six

Handler: Dave Goggins
Breed: Mal/Shep Mix
DOB: 2/14/2018
Department: Maple Grove (MN) Police
Function: Narcotics Detection and Patrol
Years Worked: 2/1/2019 – 8/7/226

Rudi is a Mal/Shep mix originally from Hungary. Rudi started work in June of 2019. He is cross trained in patrol work and narcotics. During his career he suffered two knee injuries to his back legs requiring extensive surgeries, the last of which ended his career. He now resides at his handlers home.

Handler: Peter Konow
Breed: Dutch Shepherd
DOB: 11/10/2015
Department: Naperville Police Department
Function: Narcotics Detection and Patrol
Years Worked: 6/2017 – 5/2025

Rocco had a great career with the Naperville Police Department having served almost 8 years. He always enjoyed getting into the squad car and going to work. Not many things make him happier than chasing his kong around. He has transitioned perfectly into a house setting and enjoys all the benefits that come with being a house dog.

Handler: Anthony Bastinelli
Breed: German Shepherd
DOB: 3/15/2016
Department: Beaverton Police Department
Function: Narcotics Detection and Patrol
Years Worked: 7/4/2017 – 1/3/2025

Rizzo is named after retired Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo. His friends affectionately refer to him as the “Tactical Tracking Raccoon.” Known for his quirky personality, Rizzo was born on March 15, 2016, in Slovakia and served from July 4, 2017, to January 5, 2025. He was dual-certified in narcotics detection and patrol, and he proudly became the first fentanyl-certified K9 in the county he served.

Instagram: K9Rizzo44

Handler: Ozzie Ramos
Breed: Shepard / Mal mix
DOB: 4/1/2015
Department: Village of Mamaroneck Police Department
Function: Narcotics Detection and Patrol
Years Worked: 3/2016 – 6/2023

I started K9 school in March of 2016. After a week we all went to Castle K9 in Pennsylvania to pick out our new K9 partners. After viewing about 10 dogs it came down to two A big fluffy black face loud shepard mal mixor a small brindal dutchy I picked the loud shepard mal mix because as i was walking back and forth to them i walked up to Vincent the (shepard mal mix ) he gently jumped up and gave a kiss. I knew i had to go with him. Then for the next 17 weeks we were transformed into a k9 patrol team. Then another 9 weeks training for our narcotics certification.

So between June 2016 to June 30th 2023 we enjoyed great success as a team. Many narcotics finds and several successful tracks for our jurisdictions and for surrounding towns as well. It was the hardest 7 years because I started late in my career but at the same time it was the best 7 years with Vincent by my side.

April of 2023 Vincent during a track jumped of a 7 foot wall in the dark with me in tow. When he landed he destroyed his right carpal joint ( right front wrist) tearing all the ligaments and cartilage. His carpal joint needed to be fused and screwed together limiting his mobility causing his retirement. Even though I brought him to work with me till my last shift.

Since our retirement i hand notice two lumps on Vincent. Turn out to be two different types of cancer. He under went surgery removing one large tumor off of his ribs and a smaller on in his arm pit. The tumor on his ribs was cancer of the blood vessels which is aggressive and the other was a non aggressive type cancer. My fellow k9 officers from my job-started a go fund me which was just enough to pay for the surgery and meds. As of right now he is cancer free but it is expected to come back.

Handler: Douglas Robin
Breed: Belgian Malinois
DOB: 6/14/2014
Department: Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office
Function: Narcotics Detection
Years Worked:

K9 Trix is an 11 year old Belgian Malinois who spent the majority of her career working inside the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center, where the physical demands on her body were significant. Daily tasks such as repeatedly jumping in and out of vehicles climbing stairs and elevated surfaces inside the facility, navigating tight spaces, and maintaining long hours of active searching placed consistent strain on her joints throughout her working years.

K9 Trix was trained and certified under the guidance of master trainer Roger Abshire of US K9 Unlimited (Louisiana). Mr. Abshire is widely recognized in the law-enforcement canine community for his decades of experience, especially in detection (narcotics, explosives) and patrol K9 work. Through this program, Trix completed handler-and-dog certification that encompassed obedience, controlled detection, handler teamwork, search operations, and real-world deployment simulations—ensuring she met or exceeded industry standards established by leading associations.

In addition to her academy training, Trix has held annual certifications with the National Police Canine Association (NPCA). The NPCA is a non-profit association dedicated to the training, development and certification of law-enforcement canine teams, offering nationally-accepted certifications that validate a dog/handler team’s proficiency in detection, handler collaboration, deployment readiness and legal/court admissibility of K9 operations. National Police Canine Association These annual certifications reinforce that Trix remained current in her skills, maintained operational readiness, and upheld recognized standards throughout her service.

Together, the rigorous training at US K9 Unlimited and the ongoing NPCA certifications demonstrate that Trix was not only professionally trained, but also held up-to-date credentials that supported her operational integrity, reliability, and value as a law-enforcement asset.

During her years of dedicated service, K9 Trix made significant contributions to the safety and security of the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center. As a highly trained narcotics, cell phone, and tobacco detection K9, she played a critical role in preventing contraband from entering and circulating within the facility.

Under her second handler, Trix successfully located marijuana, methamphetamine, multiple forms of tobacco products, and numerous nicotine vapes—each find directly supporting staff safety and reducing the risk of violence, overdoses, and other dangerous incidents inside the correctional environment. Her work not only disrupted the flow of contraband but also reinforced deterrence measures within the inmate population.

In June 2019, K9 Trix was formally recognized for her exceptional performance when she was named Corrections Deputy of the Month after detecting marijuana during a large-scale facility shakedown. This recognition reflects both her reliability and her dedication to her duties, as well as the significant impact her work had on maintaining a secure environment.

As a result of this intense, repetitive activity, Trix now suffers from severe hip dysplasia and advanced arthritis. These conditions have become progressively more painful and require ongoing medical management to ensure she can retain comfortable and maintain a good quality of life in retirement. Her treatment plan includes multiple prescription medications, joint supplements and routine veterinary follow-ups. These expenses add up quickly and place a substantial burden on her handler, who adopted her at the end of her service. While her family is committed to giving her the care she deserves after years of loyal service, the cumulative cost of managing her chronic conditions is becoming increasingly difficult to manage.
Trix dedicated her career to protecting our community, and her handler is doing everything possible to honor that service. Assistance with her medical expenses would significantly ease the strain while ensuring she continues to receive the care she needs in her retirement.

Handler: Jeffrey Kosiek
Breed: German Shepard
DOB: 3/21/2011
Department: BNSF Police
Function: Explosive Detection and Patrol
Years Worked: 3/2015 – 7/2024

On July 1, 2024, K9 Baro, an Explosives and Patrol K9, retired from the BNSF K9 Team after 10 years of service with Special Agent Jeff Kosiek in Chicago. At 13 years old, K9 Baro had the longest tenure of service in BNSF K9 Team history.

Update: Baro retired from BNSF railroad on July 1, 2024, and will be 14 years old this coming March.

Update 2025:  Baro turned 14 last March 15th.

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.

Handler: Chris Fahrner
Breed: Belgian Malinois
DOB: 7/24/2016
Department: U.S. Border Patrol
Function: Narcotics Detection
Years Worked: 9/24/2017 – 8/14/2024

Pistol is a retired Narcotics detection K9. She worked from 2017 till 2024 in the Rochester, NY, and Detroit, Mi aera of operations for the United Stated Border Patrol. She was responsible for over 5 million dollars worth of narcotics seizures, numerous guns, and over $100,000 USD in hard currency seizures.