The New Hope Police Department K-9 Unit is part of the patrol division. There is currently one K-9 officer assigned to patrol. K-9 officers and their partners go through a vigorous training program that prepares them for police work. Initially, the dogs receive training in obedience, article searches, tracking, agility and criminal apprehension. They will also receive training in narcotic detection. The K-9s will continue training throughout the year where they will have to meet their annual goal of achieving certification (PD-1) and narcotic detection.
Educating the public is important to the K-9 unit. Officers within the unit conduct public demonstrations at various events throughout the year when requested. Please contact Sgt. Pete Stanley at [email protected] with any questions or to submit a request for a demonstration.
K9 Nyx
K-9 Nyx and Officer Fitzmaurice have been recently paired and will begin their training in August. K-9 Nyx is a German Shepherd and is certified in both, Patrol and Narcotic Detection by the U.S.P.C.A.