K-9 Unit

The Richmond Police Department’s K-9 Unit is made up of 11 K-9 officers and 12 K-9s, including eight patrol dogs, three drug dogs and one bloodhound. Each K-9 team goes through a 12- to 14-week basic training school. Richmond K9 is fortunate to have certified trainers and Master trainers through the Virginia Police Work Dog Association. The breed of dogs varies, but includes German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Labrador Retriever and Bloodhound.

Want to know more about the K-9 Unit, such as its history, photos and how you can support the unit? Please check out the RPD K-9 Units Instagram page and the Friends of Richmond K-9 Instagram page

Meet the RPD K-9 Unit

K-9 Sergeant Stuart Hannah & K-9 Ares

Officer Kevin Mills K-9 Sarik	Officer Meridith Mullins K-9 Sophie	Officer Robin Robinson K-9 Sara
Officer Walter Stone K-9 Macon	Officer Wes Moore K-9 Sabot	Officer James Turner K-9 Arek
Officer Sammy Hernandez K-9 Niko	Officer Anthony Jackson K-9 Hopper	Officer Montague Agee K-9 Phantom
	Officer Fred Bates K-9 Buckshot

In Memory Of

K-9 Koda EOW: 7/10/2012

K-9 Bart EOW:2/10/2015

K-9 Bulitt EOW:5/2015

K-9 Unit in the News

• Four puppies seized by RACC could one day be Richmond police dogs - Richmond Times Dispatch
• Puppies born following raid of boarding facility get special assignment - NBC Channel 12