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K-9
Unit
Sgt
Rod Edwards
503-255-3600
The
MCSO K-9 unit currently has 3 dogs.
Each dog has a certified handler who is responsible for the dog's
maintenance and housing. The handler also maintains certifications
and training. MCSO has 1 dog for narcotics detection and 2 for tracking
services.
Drug
Dog:
Nikki
Nikki is a nine year old German Sheppard and has been in service
with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office as a narcotics
detection dog since September 1999.
Nikki was donated to the Sheriff’s Office by the Oregon Guide
Dogs for the Blind. Nikki and her handler are a certified team with
the Oregon Police Canine Association and the Pacific NW Police Detection
Dog Association.
Nikki is trained to detect the presence of Cocaine, Crack Cocaine,
methamphetamine, Marijuana and Heroin. In the eight years she has
been in service Nikki has located controlled substances more than
3000 times.
Nikki and her handler are currently assigned to the Special Investigations
Unit which is the Sheriff’s Office drug unit.
In addition to supporting SIU, Nikki supports all MCSO enforcement
deputies and detectives. Nikki and her handler also support the
MCSO Corrections division as well as other local and federal law
enforcement agencies.
Ellie
Ellie is a Labrador retriever who came to the Sheriff’s Office after being picked up by Animal Control as a stray. Ellie went into service as a Narcotics Detection Canine with the Special Investigations Unit in July of 2008. Ellie is trained to detect the odors of Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamine and Marijuana. Ellie and her handler, Deputy Swail, are certified with the Oregon Police Canine Association.
Tracking Dogs:
Varro
Varro was imported from Germany and has been with the MCSO K-9 unit since October 31st, 2005.
Varro is a "Patrol tracking K-9" utilized for;
• Tracking and locating Humans
• Area Searches
• Building Searches
• Public Demonstrations (Schools, PAL Center and the MCSO Citizens Academy etc.)
• Article/Evidence Searches
In addition to the K-9 basic academy Varro has trained with Bob Eden of the Delta B.C., Canadian K-9 unit and has completed the Canine Tactical School with Brad Smith of the West Covina Police K-9 unit.
Varro is a member of and certifies annually with the Oregon Police Canine Association.
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