… K9 Bodie!

We are thrilled to announce the newest members of our K9 Unit!! Please give a warm welcome to K9 Bodie and his partner Deputy Baker! K9 Bodie turned 2 years old on January 4th! Happy Belated Birthday Bodie!

Bodie is a Czech Shepherd and was born in The Czech Republic. He is a dual purpose K9, trained for both patrol and narcotics. We can’t wait to see what an amazing job this new K9 Team will do for our community!

From the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office:

Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam and the WCSO family are pleased to introduce the newest member of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Please welcome K9 Bodie!

K9 Bodie is a Czech Shepherd who was born on January 4th, 2022. After finishing his training at the renowned Vohne Liche Kennels, Bodie is now certified as a dual-purpose K9, trained in narcotics detection, apprehension, and tracking. K9 Bodie will serve our community alongside his partner, Deputy Tyler Baker.

“K9 Bodie has a friendly disposition and high drive. He will be a valuable addition to our K9 unit, helping to ensure the safety of our community and aiding in our ongoing efforts to combat illicit narcotics in our region, including fentanyl,” said Sheriff Balaam. “A special thanks to our friends at Washoe County K9 Partners for their continued invaluable support of our K9s and agency.” (All photos from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.) Click to see larger images.