K9 Unit

  • The Peterborough Police Service Canine (K9) Unit was formed in 1997. Six police service dogs (PSD) have since served and been retired.
  • Police Service Dogs have many responsibilities. Their expertise includes narcotic detection, tracking, agility, article search, building search, open search, chase and apprehension, and handler protection.
  • All handlers must complete an extensive thirteen-week course where the handler and dog learn as a team. Our PSD teams are trained and continue maintenance training under direction of the Niagara Regional Police Canine Unit.
  • The K9 teams attend numerous public functions and school presentations.

K9 Statistics 2025

3

Police Service Dogs

701

Calls for Service

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