K-9 Unit
The Erlanger Police K-9 Unit consists of one dual purpose K-9
Team. The dog is trained on narcotics detection, suspect apprehension,
suspect track, building search, article search, area search, and
handler protection. Our K- 9 team is nationally certified through
the North America Police Work dog Association.
The K-9 Unit has recorded almost two thousand uses in the past
five years. Among responding to calls in Erlanger the K-9 Team
assists Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies as well.
In 2007 the K-9 Team recorded three hundred twenty- nine uses and
was responsible for thirty-six criminal apprehensions. The K-9
unit is a vital part of the Erlanger Police Patrol Division. Sgt.
Mike Leming is currently the supervisor of the K-9 Unit. He is
responsible for training and all equipment needs.
Shown in the picture is Ptl. Dave Lillich and his K-9 partner “Sombie”.
Sombie is a German Shepard that was imported from Holland in 2003.
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