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K9 Division

The Havre de Grace Police Department is home to the first and longest active K-9 unit in Harford County. Since 1963, the Havre de Grace Police Department has had at least one K-9 Team working and protecting our citizens. Currently, the Havre de Grace Police Department has authorized two K-9 Teams. The K-9 Team works 12-hour shifts and are a crucial addition to the Patrol Division and the Criminal Investigations Division.

The K-9 Teams are certified and trained to detect illegal narcotics, track individuals that are missing or wanted in connection to a crime, and are an exceptional partner to the handler during normal patrol and investigation functions. K-9 handlers have to undergo a competitive selection process and a rigorous six-month training course before becoming operational.

k9s with deputies standing in front of police SUV

K9 Ikar

Ikar is a 9 year old dual purpose Police K9 - NPCA/IPWDA Certified (Patrol/Narcotics). Follow Ikar on Instagram.

kyra smiling at attention
Such a good boy
kyra smiling at attention
Ikar with his favorite human, Cpl. Lathroum
ikar aprehension training
Ikar on the Ready!
ikar aprehension training
Ikar taking a break in the sun
ikar apprehension training
Ikar during apprehension
ikar searching suspect at night
They went this way!
ikar intimidation training
Ikar is a force
ikar with police suv in background
Ikar reporting for duty!

K9 Kyra

Kyra is a 5 year old dual purpose Police K9. Follow Kyra on Instagram.

kyra smiling at attention
She cannot take a bad picture.
kyra laying in front of evidence found during a drug bust
Good Girl Kyra
kyra smiling at attention
Kyra enjoying the sun during dayshift
kyra take down training
Kyra during apprehension training
kyra smiling at attention
If she stares long enough maybe the “KONG” will appear
kyra smiling at attention
She cannot take a bad picture.
kyra smiling at attention
Kyra called shotgun
kyra on her first day with handler
Kyra's First Day