RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. Aug 22 2020— A St. Louis area mall is implementing new safety measures to detect weapons on the property. The Saint Louis Galleria announced it launched the ‘Vapor Wake Public Safety Canine Detection Program.’ Beginning Aug. 20, specially trained canines will patrol the mall alongside security officers to detect firearms. Firearms and […]
HOOVER, Ala. July 23 2020 The Riverchase Galleria has implemented new security measures after a series of shootings in recent years. The most recent happened last month and left an 8-year-old boy dead and others injured. The company that owns the mall announced the new security measures in a news release Thursday afternoon. They include: Specially […]
Washington DC May 3 2020 The dogs that Transportation Security Administration agents use at some airports to screen passengers are cute — and that’s sometimes all they are, an audit of the canine program found. In a withering report, the Department of Homeland Security inspector general said Thursday that the dogs’ training is so outdated that […]
ORLANDO, Fla. Feb 12 2020 Anybody who flies knows passenger security is an elaborate and at times a lengthy process. Passenger safety demands that people, equipment and more be put in place to keep us safe. WESH 2 News recently got an up-close look at how Orlando International Airport’s canine team plays a significant role […]
Walla Walla WA December 31 2019 Last week’s front-page story on Providence St. Mary Medical Center regarding its adding a K-9 (as in dog) to its security team might have been a bit puzzling for some. Some wondered if it was necessary and the answer is definitely it is. St. Mary Medical Center added a K-9 […]
Aiken SC Sept 28 2019 The super-rich take security very seriously, and they’re willing to spend a fortune to feel safe. In some cases, that means investing in highly trained super-dogs that cost more than a house. With a single command, these four-legged bodyguards can go from cute and cuddly to a bad guy’s worst […]
PASCAGOULA, Miss. Sept 14 2019 Singing River Health Systems is now the first hospital in Mississippi to have a canine officer on its security team. Jester is trained in the scent detection of explosive devices and patrol duties. Jackson County Court Judge Mark Watts swore in the newest addition to the force and a very unique […]
Walla Walla WA September 7 2019 Providence St. Mary Medical Center will add a K-9 to its security team this fall. The Poplar Street medical center becomes the latest health care campus to add a trained dog to its staff after Providence introduced the first K-9 unit to a Washington state hospital at the start of […]
FAIRFAX, Va. Sept 4 2019— On a recent afternoon, the Fairfax County Police Department’s newest four-legged recruits were practicing opening doors. At the entrance to the county government center, most of the dogs had no problem pushing the handicap button to make the glass door swing out. But Holmes, a 10-month-old golden retriever who has […]
SPRINGFIELD MA Aug 17 2019– A security dog for the MGM casino was injured in a fire at the business’ kennel Thursday. A small section of a roof the MGM kennel on 99 Union St. caught fire at about 3:48 p.m. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze quickly, said Fire Capt. Brian Tetreault, commander […]