WASHINGTON, Pa. Sept 5 2018 – Increased security in the Trinity Area School District will include the addition of a police K-9. Trinity’s K-9 handler will spend six to eight weeks in Florida at Police Service Dogs, Inc. to get one-on-one training with the dog. Officials have an idea of which dog the district will receive, […]
Thorsby Alabama Aug 22 2018 When students returned for another year of learning at Thorsby School, they were greeted by the institution’s newest security measure and drug deterrent. William “Billy” Scarborugh is now the school’s first full-time security officer. He and his K9 partner Shep patrol the premises each day. “This is the first time for […]
KINGSTON, Tenn. Aug 16 2018 Roane County is increasing school security measures with the use of dogs. The school system has an agreement with Interquest Detection Canines to find contraband items like drugs, prescription pills, alcohol and firearms. A trained handler and canine will be conducting random, unannounced inspections of all school campuses. Recent concerns about […]
HONOLULU HI Aug 10 2018 Ala Moana Center has upgraded its security force. But the new addition is not quite what you’d expect. In fact, the newest member of the security team isn’t even human. The rookie mall-cop’s name is Yup and he’s a four-year-old German Shepherd. Yup’s best friend, also known as his handler and […]
New York City NY Aug 2 2018 Will air cargo loads routinely be screened by bomb-sniffing dogs? New York City-based security firm MSA Security is counting on it, as it announced this week that it has trained it 500th dog in the science of explosives detection at its Windsor facility in Connecticut. Under what’s known as […]
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M May 28 2018 Coronado Center is beefing up security. A 2-year-old K-9 patrol dog named “Reno” was introduced Friday. The German Shepard is part of the shopping center’s public security program to help ensure a safe, but welcoming environment for the community. “We train our dogs to be very social so they can be […]
St. Joseph MI April 11 2018 — Security has increased everywhere from airports to concerts. Now hospitals are taking extra measures too. Lakeland Health is adding a new tool to its system and the new team member loves tennis balls. Inez, a German shepherd, is arguably the most adorable staff member at the hospital. Her handler […]
DENVER CO April 1 2018 — The Pepsi Center is stepping up security and they’re using man’s best friend to help. Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) announced an agreement with Phantom K9 to help ensure a safe environment for fans, staff, athletes and performers. Phantom K9 – an elite event canine security service company – will […]
Corpus Christi TX Feb 14 2018 H-E-B stores in Corpus Christi will have new four-legged employees. On Monday, the Texas grocery chain announced they are bringing S.E.A.L. Security Services K-9s to Corpus Christi. The security company has served H-E-B stores in San Antonio and Houston, said Regina Garcia, director of public affairs. James Alexander, director of […]
HOUSTON TX Feb 6 2018 – A Galveston County man alleges he was attacked by a security dog at a Texas City parking lot. Alejandro Arreguin Jr. filed a complaint on Jan. 10 in the Harris County District Court against Marathon Petroleum Co. LP, Allied Barton Security Services LLC and Houston K-9 Academy LLC alleging […]