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Atlanta, GA | Posted: November 9, 2017
lance.wallace@comm.gatech.edu
Summary Sentence:
GTPD trains K9 units from across the state in addition to keeping the campus safe.
Full Summary:
GTPD now has four K9 units that not only secure special events but help train other law enformencent units throughout Georgia.
GTPD Leading Trainer of K9 Units in GeorgiaIt's a little known fact that the Georgia Tech Police Department serves as the state's primary trainer of K9 units, both dogs and handlers. Through a program with Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security, GTPD Officer Rob Turner is the state's lead instructor.
Because of the demand for training of these explosive-detecting dogs, GTPD has expanded its K9 corps to four and continue to play a vital role for major events on campus such as football games and Commencement. Read more about the officers, their dogs and their vital role on campus.
