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Narcotics Detection K-9 "Echo" |
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Narcotics Detection K-9 "Jake" |
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Patrol K-9 "Fredy" |
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Retired K-9's |
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"KOBI" |
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Deputy Kevin Arnold |
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Kobi is seen here with his handler Deputy Kevin
Arnold. Kobi is a "Gray" German Shepard from East Germany.
Kobi has been trained in "Shutzhund"
which is German for (protection dog),
tracking and obedience. Kobi is on Patrol in the North
County area.
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addition to the Sheriff Patrol K-9 program. Fredy
is a 2 1/2 year old black and tan German Shepard from the Czech
Republic. Fredy was purchased and trained with
Deputy Gene Davis at Mid-Michigan Kennels. Fredy
is now on patrol in the South County area. |
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"FREDY" |
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Deputy Gene
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Narcotics Detection
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Currently the Sheriff's Office now has
2 dedicated Narcotics Detection K-9s serving Okanogan
County. Deputy Kevin Kinman
with K-9 Jake and Deputy Laura Wright
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K-9 Jake is a 3 year old
Pointer, Lab, Dalmatian mix. Jake came from an Everett humane
society in Sept 2003. Jake was introduced to the K-9 program at
McNeil Island Correctional Center and was put through an accelerated
narcotic's class. Jake worked with a Dept of Correction's K-9
Handler for three months before being returned to McNeil for the
next class. Deputy Kinman and K-9 Jake were teamed up together at
the narcotic canine training program and graduated from the six
week course as a team in February 2004. |
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"JAKE" |
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In service
February 2004 |
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"ECHO" |
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Deputy
Laura Wright |
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Echo is a 7 year old
Belgian Malinois that has been working for the Department
since 2002. Deputy Laura Wright and K-9 Echo attended
the McNeil Island K-9 Handler's Class in the fall of 2006
and graduated in November. This was the second time
through for Echo, who graduated "top dog" in the class.
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"FRED" |
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In Fond Memory |
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Narcotics Detection K-9 Fred has
officially retired. Fred began his career with the Sheriff's Office
on May 31st 1996
and was retired on March 12th 2003. Fred will
now be living in comfort with his handler Kevin Newport and family in the
Omak area. Over the span of his career, Fred has been a valuable and
trusted member of the Sheriff's Office. Fred's friendly tail wagging ways and
drug sniffing expertise will be missed by all.
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After
eight years of service to the Okanogan County Sheriff's Office and
two years of peaceful retirement K-9 Iron passed away on January
24th 2005. "It's very tough losing my partner" says Iron's handler
Dave Rodriguez "but I feel very honored to have worked with him and
hope our new handlers get to experience the same kind of bond Iron
and I had." Plans are underway to erect a memorial to all Sheriff's
Office dogs who have passed away.
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"LUCY" |
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Lucy with Corrections Officer Port |
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After
five years of service to the Okanogan County Sheriff's Office Lucy
was retired when her handler Carrie Port left the Sheriff's Office to
continue her career with District Court Probation in January of 2008.
Carrie and Lucy attended the 6 week Narcotics K-9 Handler Class at
McNeil Island. Carrie and Lucy bonded well together and Lucy has
retired and is living with Carrie peacefully.
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