
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 2009 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Directed Patrols | 7,344 | Arrests | 69 |
| Park and Walks | 1,013 | Misdemeanor | 58 |
| Walk Arounds | 576 | Felony | 11 |
| Citations | 146 | K-9 Team Assists | 198 |
| Contacts | 2,574 | Other Units | 209 |
| Field Interviews | 49 | Other Agencies | 6 |
| Alarm Calls | 331 | Off Duty Call Outs | 13 |
| Tactical Searches | 263 | Public Demonstrations | 22 |
| K-9 Apprehensions | 6 | Narcotic Searches/Seizures | 323 |
| Total Calls | 1,952 | ||