K-9 Patrol Division
The K-9/handler teams are credited with saving the lives of numerous missing adults and children along with tracking and apprehending dangerous criminals each year. In Law Enforcement around the country, it is a proven fact that K-9 Patrol dogs are a valuable asset to Agencies everywhere.
K-9 Unit
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office utilizes K-9 Patrol dogs in several divisions within the agency. Typically, Belgium Malinois, German Shepherds, and Labradors; these highly trained canines are used in protection, Narcotics detection, search and rescue, and the apprehension of a fleeing suspect. The Sheriff’s Office has one Labrador assigned to the School Resource Division trained in Narcotic's detection and Firearm's detection.
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office K-9s are trained with their handlers who are required to pass a certification test which meets state certification standards universally accepted in Federal and State law. These K-9/handler teams train regularly and must maintain standards set forth by the Harrison County.
The K9 unit is directed by the Major of Operations and supervised by a Sergeant. There are four (4) deputies and one (1) sro deputy assigned to the K-9 unit.
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