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Sheriff's Deputy Thomas Nelson is the K9 handler for Nalla, a labrador retriever trained in detecting explosives and firearms. Courtesy photo/Sheriff's Department
Sheriff's Deputy Thomas Nelson is the K9 handler for Nalla, a labrador retriever trained in detecting explosives and firearms. Courtesy photo/Sheriff's Department
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Sheriff’s Department adds four K-9s to force

by Coast News wire services377

REGION — Four labrador retrievers were added to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department as part of its K-9 team, officials announced Friday.

The labs — Archer, Bear, Dexter and Nalla — were trained in detecting explosives and firearms. They were a regional resource, which means they could answer calls from other law enforcement agencies, according to a statement from the department.

“The K-9s completed a 10-week academy in accordance with the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training or California POST. They undergo testing and routine training to ensure their skills remain sharp,” the department said in a statement.

Officials said the K-9s’ roles make them essential in large crowd situations such as concerts, sporting events, festivals, parades, airports, transportation hubs, dignitary visits, active shooter incidents and other high-risk scenarios.

“They can also detect the slightest traces of explosives materials and gunpowder, providing a critical layer of protection in our communities,” the department added.

The dogs are each a year old, and each cost around $6,500.

Sheriff K-9: Dexter is a yellow labrador retriever handled by sheriff's Deputy Darryl Patmon. Courtesy photo/Sheriff's Department
Dexter is a yellow labrador retriever handled by sheriff’s Deputy Darryl Patmon. Courtesy photo/Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff K-9: Archer is a red labrador retriever handled by sheriff's Deputy Jovonni Silva, one of four dogs to recently join the force. Courtesy photo/Sheriff's Department
Archer is a red labrador retriever handled by sheriff’s Deputy Jovonni Silva, one of four dogs to recently join the force. Courtesy photo/Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff K-9: Bear, a red labrador retriever, with handler sheriff's Deputy Daniel Elwess. Courtesy photo/Sheriff's Department
Bear, a red labrador retriever, with handler sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Elwess. Courtesy photo/Sheriff’s Department
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