Areas of potential deployment for police service dogs are:

• Tracking Suspects

• Open area / building searches for hidden suspects

• Search for evidence / article recovery

• Search for illegal narcotics and narcotic equipment

• Search for lost children or adults

• Pursuit / apprehension of suspects in foot pursuits

• Back-up for violent / potentially violent calls for service

• Back-up for felony arrests / traffic stops

• Crowd control and disbursement

• Protection of law enforcement personnel

 

Canine Officers have truly unique jobs in that they have the responsibility of training and caring for an animal that may one day be called upon to save their life or the life of another.

Town of Madison Police Canine Officer and Brando attended a 5-week training course at Vohne Liche Kennels in Denver, IN.   Upon completion of this training the teams possess the basic skills necessary for an effective canine team. The canine handler has the responsibility of maintaining and improving upon these basic skills, accomplished through daily training, departmental training with the city of Madison Police Department and the Dane County Sheriffs Office.  Officer Pucillo and Brando also re-certify through the North American Police Work Dog Association.

Unlike other police equipment that can be taken off a shelf when needed, police dogs need constant attention to their needs and performance. When not on-duty the canine lives with the officer, and it remains the officer's responsibility to ensure that all of the canine's needs are met. Canine handlers provide for the regular exercise, grooming, day to day needs, and medical requirements of their assigned K-9.

Non-Emergency Dispatch  608-255-2345

2120 Fish Hatchery Rd, Madison, WI  53713

Business Office:  Phone 608-210-7262 / Fax 608-210-7237

Business Office Hours:  Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.