New K-9 joins Virginia Tech Police Department
BLACKSBURG, Va. January 24 2019 There’s a new K9 at the Virginia Tech Police Department.
K-9 Zuka is a 16-month-old German shepherd from the Czech Republic.
Zuka was trained through the North American Police Work Dog Association and Virginia Police Work Dog Association.
Zuka will provide apprehension and narcotic detection services for the department. He replaces 6-year-old Bax who retired after four years of service to the Virginia Tech community due to illness. Bax passed away in December.
The department currently has three K-9 teams actively engaged in the university’s policing efforts. K-9 teams patrol campus and hold the responsibility of sweeping Lane Stadium and other university facilities in advance of major events.
Each of the dogs are specialized in tracking suspects and missing people or searching for drugs or explosives. The K-9 teams also offer community demonstrations throughout the year.
“Our K-9 teams are an unmatched asset for advancing safety and security at Virginia Tech,” said Virginia Tech Police Chief Kevin Foust. “As we mourn the loss of Bax, we’re very proud to welcome Zuka to the Virginia Tech Police team and university community.”
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