Overview
The Police K9 has become a unique and sophisticated tool which enhances Police performance.
The Department of Justice believes that a well established and properly trained Police K9 Unit dramatically reduces potential risks to Police Officers and is a psychological deterrent to criminals. Statistics have proven that the Police K9 often offers an alternative to Police Officers being forced to use deadly force and drastically minimizes assaults and injuries inflicted on Officers by Offenders.
The Kane County Sheriff's Department began utilizing Police K9's in the early 1960's.
The K9 Unit has developed a positive image in the community and is well supported by upstanding Citizens. The Sheriff's K9 Unit has proven to be an immeasurable asset to the local Law Enforcement Community and an outstanding service program to the citizens of Kane County.
Click the following buttons to view details about each K-9.
Select the button to the far right to view the "Nick Wolf and Nando"
Video.
K-9 Unit Success Stories
- Apprehended offender in hostage situation.
- Found a lost two year old child who would have died if left out in the elements.
- Apprehended two subjects fleeing the scene of a home invasion.
- Recovered 900 lbs of marijuana during an interstate interdiction detail
- Have been used to successfully end several S.W.A.T. incidents
- Several hundred arrests have been made by K9 indications for narcotics.
K-9 Certification
All our Dogs are certified by the North American Police Work Dog Association and the Illinois Police Work Dog Association. Areas of certification are: tracking, narcotics detection, explosive detection, building searches, evidence recovery, and handler protection. Our explosive detection dogs are certified by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
A K-9's Promise
I will lay down my life for you
And expect nothing but love in return.
I will protect my officer with my life,
And would gladly replace his life for mine.
I am sent in to find lost children
And fugitives on the run.
I find Drugs and weapons and even bombs.
I am the first sent in and often the last to leave,
I am the nose and ears of my officer.
I will protect and serve him.
I would die for him and for you.
I only ask for compassion and a kind word.
Donations
We need to raise additional funds for K9 training. We can not do this without your help and involvement.
Your Donation is tax deductable.
How to donate: Please contact Deputy Nick Wolf at (630) 232-6840 or email him at wolfnicholas@co.kane.il.us