K9 Unit

The Allegheny County Police Department’s K9 Unit is based at and provides the majority of their services at Pittsburgh International Airport. The department employs five Explosive Ordnance Detection (EOD) K9 teams and one Narcotics Detection team. While they spend most of their time working at Pittsburgh International Airport, they are available to federal, state, and local police departments upon request.

K9 Pedro

PedroBest Friend: PO Dimit
Assignment: Explosives Detection
Breed: Belgian Malinois
In 2023: 7 years old, 4 years on the job
Favorite Toy: Kong

K9 Luna

LunaBest Friend: PO Ireland
Assignment: Explosives Detection
Breed: Belgian Malinois
In 2023: 5 years old
Favorite Toy: Tennis Ball

K9 Lepa

LepaBest Friend: PO Doyle
Assignment: Explosives Detection
Breed: Belgium Malinois
In 2023: 3 years old, 1 year on the job
Favorite Toy: Kong

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