The Hayward Police Department’s K-9 unit has four Police Officer/handlers and four Police Service Dogs.
The K-9's ride with the handlers and are deployed on the street as part of the uniformed patrol force. The dogs differ in skills and abilities but are all certified annually by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Just as members of many military and civilian organizations carry challenge coins signifying pride, honor and service, so does each dog that is a member of the K-9 Unit. The K-9 challenge coin adorns the dog collar, and represents the sense of pride, teamwork, and service provided to the Hayward community by its four-legged members.
The K-9s are used to:
- search confined spaces and/or large open areas
- locate guns, money, clothing, etc.
- locate hidden drugs
- track the scent of a suspect or missing person
- provide officer protection
For more information, please call Larry Vargas at 510-293-7123
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