HARDEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

K-9 UNITS

     Hardee County Sheriff's Office has four "tracking trained" K-9s assigned to the uniform patrol division, one of which is still a puppy.  They are trained for tracking missing, lost or abducted children and adults. They are also utilized to track down fugitives. The K-9s are on shift patrol and share "on-call" responsibilities.  These are the only tracking K-9s in the county and are often called upon to assist by the other law enforcement agencies in Hardee County.

Hardee County Sheriff's Office has a history of effective K-9 application.  K-9's are more than a "tool" for law enforcement, they are a partner to their handler and this partner has only one goal, to "Protect and Serve".
 

K-9: " Ticus"

Deputy: Todd Souther

 Born November 12, 2005, Donated by TIC, Inc.

Breeder: Pamela Andrews, Lake Butler, FL

Primary Purpose: Tracking

K-9: "Hunter"

Deputy: Mark McCoy

Red/Male Blood Hound

Born: May 29, 2007, Purchased by the Hardee County Sheriff's Office

Breeder: Pamela Andrews, Lake Butler, FL

Primary Purpose: Tracking

K-9: "Ruger"

Deputy:  Paul Johnson

Red/Male Blood Hound

Born: May 29, 2007, Purchased by the Hardee County Sheriff's Office

Breeder: Pamela Andrews, Lake Butler, FL

Primary Purpose: Tracking

K-9: "Flash"

Deputy:  Nathan Woody

Black/Tan Male Blood Hound

Born: April 24, 2006, Purchased by Hardee County Sheriff's Office

Breeder: Pamela Andrews, Lake Butler, FL

Primary Purpose: Tracking

     What may be "man's best friend" is often an officer's "best bet for survival"!

For any additional information please contact Lt. Rosie Wendell at 863-773-0304 xt.261 or email rwendell@hardeeso.com