The Franklin Police Department K9 Unit was established in 1991 and has grown to three teams consisting of a K9 and a sole handler. Each K9 team is assigned to a different shift and off day rotation so there is at least one K9 team working during any 24-hour period, seven days a week. The K9’s are dual purpose dogs trained in both Patrol and Narcotics Detection. Patrol includes: Building/Area Searches, Evidence Searches, Tracking, and Officer Protection/Criminal Apprehension. The K9 Unit works street patrol and use the K9’s to assist during investigations.
Along with their regular patrol duties, the K-9 Unit also provides demonstrations in the community to enhance public understanding of their function and further the relationship with the citizens we serve.