The Noble County Sheriff's Department
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N.C.S.O.G. - Dive Team/SURT - K-9 Unit - I.M.A.G.E.
Both the handlers and K-9 complete an intense 13 week training course prior to being certified for police service. Standards emphasize obedience first, then agility, article/evidence search, criminal apprehension and handler protection.
How can we help the community?
K-9 units can be used for demonstrations and educational purposes at our local schools. In addition, the K-9s can be used for drug detection purposes in the common areas of
Various Noble County K-9 Photos
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K-9 "Grim"
K-9 "Lasco"
K-9 "Grim" With His Handler, Deputy David Worman
the school grounds. Besides “sniffing” for drugs and/or paraphernalia, the unscheduled presence of K-9s within a school setting is an excellent deterrent against bringing illegal drugs onto school grounds.
Business owners, who desire to maintain a drug-free work environment, may request the assistance of law enforcement. K-9s are available to conduct limited area searches inside a facility or to detect vehicles that may have been used to transport drugs onto business property without disrupting operations.
K-9 "Lasco" With His Handler, Deputy Doug Ewell
K-9 Grim and his handler, Deputy David Worman joined the Noble County Sheriff’s Department in December 2004, after having served as a deputy with the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Doug Ewell, after several years of service, completed the 13 week training with his dog Lasco in June of 2006
Both dogs are trained in drug detection, tracking, apprehension, building searches and officer protection. In addition, their cabilities are utilized in tracking lost or missing children and adults with physical or mental impairments.
