K-9 Unit

The K-9 Unit was established in 1997 and is responsible for many narcotic seizures and criminal apprehensions. Additionally, the K-9 Unit has recently constructed a K-9 training facility which will be devoted to maintaining the high standards of training for the Allen Police Department K-9 Unit.

The main duties of the K-9 Unit include the detection of illegal narcotics, building searches, area searches, criminal tracking, criminal apprehension, article searches, and locating lost or missing children.

K-9 Activity for the Year 2008
Directed Patrols	7,344	Arrests
Park and Walks	1,013	Misdemeanor
Walk Arounds		Felony
Citations		K-9 Team Assists
Contacts		Other Units
Field Interviews		Other Agencies	6
Alarm Calls		Off Duty Call Outs
Tactical Searches		Public Demonstrations	22
K-9 Apprehensions		Narcotic Searches/Seizures	228
Total Calls