Friday, February 27, 2015

Joplin Police adds new K9 officer

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On February 19, 2015, K9 Keta and Officer Brad Rich completed eight weeks of training that was conducted by Joplin Police Officer Travis Walthall.

Officer Walthall is a North American Police Work Dog Association-trainer. (NAPWDA) Keta is a one and one-half year old female German Shepherd.

Keta was donated to the Joplin Police Department by Patriot K-9 Training Services of Joplin. Keta is trained in narcotic detection, tracking, building searches, area searches, article searches, suspect apprehension, and handler protection.

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