K-9 Unit
Purpose
The Lebanon K-9 Unit was established in 2003, with the support and approval of the Lebanon City Council.
The K-9 Unit can often be seen walking the downtown area meeting new people and keeping the community safe. The unit is made up of 3 separate teams, all of which are dual certified. This means the dogs are patrol and narcotic detection certified.
Duties
Patrol Dogs search buildings; track for lost people and criminals; search for articles such as guns and other evidence; apprehend dangerous criminals who pose an immediate threat to the safety of the public; and protect their handlers.
Narcotic Dogs search for drugs in cars, buildings, and other locations.
The Lebanon Police Dogs are social dogs, who enjoy time spent with their handler's families, as well as interacting with the public.
The Lebanon Police Department K-9 Unit has been a resounding success to date, making numerous drug seizures, tracking criminals, checking buildings, finding dangerous weapons, and overall making Lebanon a safer, healthier community.
Support
The Lebanon Police Department wishes to thank those who have given their support to the K-9 program. Without their continued contributions of services and time, the K9 program would not be as successful as it is.
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Corporal Scelza & K-Allergo and Corporal Perkins & K-9 Blesk
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K-9 Allergo at National Night Out 2023
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K-9 Blesk at K-9 Awareness Day 2018
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Corporal Scelza & K-9 Allergo Joined the Walk to School Event
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K-9 Blesk
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K-9 Allergo in Action
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Corporal Scelza & K-9 Allergo with Upper Valley Christian Homeschool Co-Op (UVCHC) 2022
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Corporal Perkins & K-9 Blesk at Paws in the Pool
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Corporal Scelza & K-9 Allergo
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Corporal Perkins & K-9 Blesk
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K-9 Blesk in New Body Armor Vest
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K-9 Allergo
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K-9 Blesk
Current K-9 Teams
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Learn More About the Lebanon K-9 Unit
In the following "Lebanon in Depth" episode recorded in 2011, retired Lebanon City Manager Greg Lewis chats with Sr. Officer Jeremy Perkins and Retired K-9 Max of the Lebanon Police Department. Watch the video to learn more about the function and operation of this unit.