The Troy Police Department K-9 Unit consists of several highly-trained, nationally-certified teams. A team is comprised of one dog and a police officer handler. The Department assigns each team a specially equipped patrol vehicle.

Dogs selected for K-9 duty are professionally bred German Shepherds. Each must pass an extensive veterinarian screening prior to being placed into service. In addition to regular patrol duties the teams track criminal suspects or lost persons, search buildings, locate evidence or lost articles, and detect narcotics.

K-9 Unit demonstrations are available to community organizations, schools, youth groups, or civic groups.

Call 248-524-3477 or email K9@troymi.gov to learn more or to request a demonstration.