Law Enforcement K-9 Units

Environmental Conservation Police Officer K-9 Unit K-9 Unit

The K-9 Unit is a specialized team comprised of highly-trained officers and their K-9 partners. This team is trained to handle situations ranging from locating poachers to finding people who have become lost in the wilderness. The K-9 Unit handlers play an important role in a variety of other program areas within the DEC.

More about Law Enforcement K-9 Units:

What The K-9 Unit Does - The highly trained teams of handlers and service dogs are used in tracking, locating poachers and baiters, searches, evidence location, and many other activities.
K-9 Unit Equipment - Each Environmental Conservation Police Officer K-9 Handler is issued special equipment in order to do their jobs as efficiently and as effectively as possible.
How To Become a K-9 Handler - K-9 handler selection is determined by Division needs, seniority and past performance.
K9 In-Service Training - All ECO Dog Handlers and K-9s attend a one week K-9 In-Service School each year.
An Overview Of The K-9 Unit - The K-9 Unit is a vital force of highly-trained officers and their K-9 partners stationed throughout New York State.
K-9 Unit Public Relations - All ECO dog handlers and K-9s are required to participate in public relations with K-9 demonstrations and talks to various groups
Roster and Team Stats - K-9 Handlers for NYSDEC.