About The K9 Division
The Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office commissioned its first multi-purpose K9 in 1998. The office now has four dogs.
Our dogs are certified as narcotics / patrol dogs as well as explosives / patrol dogs. All of the dogs live and work with their handlers. Custom cruisers allow these dogs to ride in safety and comfort during their shifts. There is one K9 and handler assigned to each of the three patrol shifts.
Our dogs have received various certifications, as mentioned above. A patrol dog is certified in the areas of building searches, evidence location, open area searches and criminal apprehensions. Narcotic dogs are certified in marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin. Explosive dogs are certified in the detection of all compound or materials that is likely to be used in the making of a bomb.
K9 Crit
Deputy Shawn Williams
K9 Panzer
Deputy Josh Whiteman
