NRP K-9 Unit

Dogs and their handlers

The K-9 Unit provides assistance to field officers and allied agencies during daily patrols and resource inspections, or in targeted enforcement efforts, such as search warrants, specialized enforcement activities, searches for missing persons, and body recovery efforts.

The K-9 Unit is used to:

  • Detect concealed wildlife or fish
  • Track violators
  • Locate missing people
  • Search for evidence recovery
  • Detect cadavers
  • Attend public relations events