The Summerville Police Department takes great pride in its K-9 unit. Our K-9 Teams, comprised of 6 dual-purpose patrol dogs, answer a high volume of unique calls for service daily. These K-9 calls range from tracking armed and dangerous suspects to conducting demonstrations at local schools and nursing homes. The SPD K-9 Unit prides itself on having friendly dogs that are capable of adjusting to a multitude of situations and surroundings. Due to the unit’s proficiency, it is not uncommon for our teams to be called upon to assist other neighboring Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies throughout the Lowcountry. While located in three different county jurisdictions, the Summerville Police Department can improve the response to incidents, while increasing the capability and proficiency of each requesting agency with the extension of our dogs.
K9 Cannon
K9 Cannon has been employed by the Summerville Police Department since 2017, thanks to a grant from K9s4COPS. He is a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois and is trained in narcotics detection, tracking, evidence recovery, and criminal apprehension. Despite being the ladies’ man, he is very serious about his career in law enforcement. Follow him on ‘Tha Gram’ @k9cannon_spd
K9 Ruger
K-9 Ruger has been employed by the Summerville Police Department since 2020. He is a 1-year-old Sable German Shepherd who is currently in training for Narcotics Detection, Tracking, Evidence Recovery, and Criminal Apprehension. In his free time, Ruger enjoys chewing on anything and practicing his head tilts! Follow Ruger on Instagram @the_k9_ruger
K9 Vinnie
Meet K9 Vinnie, a Belgian Malinois who has been serving on the force since October 2021. Vinnie is a dual-purpose police K9, certified by the North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) in apprehension, narcotics detection, tracking, and article recovery. Despite his tough exterior and serious job responsibilities, Vinnie has a playful side too—his favorite toy is his blue Kong! Whether he’s on duty tracking down criminals or enjoying some downtime with his beloved toy, K9 Vinnie is a dedicated and invaluable member of the team.
K9 Oscar
9 Oscar has been a valuable asset to the force since his arrival from Germany. Born on July 1, 2019, this Belgian Malinois is specialized in the tracking of persons, criminal apprehension, searching for illegal narcotics, and evidence recovery. Despite his young age, Oscar is a seasoned professional who takes his responsibilities seriously. When he’s off the clock, he’s a family dog at heart, relishing quality time at home with his loved ones.
K9 Chaos
K9 Chaos has been employed with the Summerville Police Department since 2018. He is a 5-year-old German Shepherd from the Czech Republic. K9 Chaos is a single purpose detection K9 and certified in narcotics and articles. Even though his size may look intimidating, he is genuinely a lover at heart. Follow him on Instagram @k9chaos_spd
Summerville Police Department, Copyright 2021
Summerville Police Department, Copyright 2020