Introducing Spokane County Sheriff’s Office K9 Hadi
We are pleased to introduce K9 Hadi, the newest Spokane County Sheriff’s Office member, a two-year-old yellow lab trained as a dual-purpose therapy/comfort and electronic storage detection (ESD) K9.
K9 Hadi is partnered with Detective Maier, assigned to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Sexual Assault Unit (SAU) and Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
K9 Hadi began her training at Jordan Detection in Indianapolis, IN., where she spent several months learning to detect odors and work on obedience before meeting her new partner, Detective Maier.
K9 Hadi is trained to detect a chemical compound found in electronic storage devices such as Micro SD cards, SD cards, thumb drives, cell phones, tablets, computers, hidden cameras, and anything else that stores or transmits electronic data. These devices are often used by suspects to hide or store media associated with child exploitation.
She will also serve as a therapy/comfort resource, providing comfort to victims, deputies, and support staff involved in traumatic events or investigations.
The duo recently returned from training and are certified to search interior areas, vehicles, and open areas. This K9 Team is a regional asset, assisting Eastern Washington and North Idaho law enforcement agencies.
K9 Hadi is only the 7th ESD K9 in Washington State, one of 5 currently active, and she is the first ESD K9 for Spokane County.
K9 Hadi was graciously donated to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office by Operation Underground Railroad, a non-profit that specializes in supporting law enforcement investigations relating to child exploitation and human trafficking.
For more information regarding Operation Underground Railroad, please visit their website www.ourrescue.org.
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