K9 Unit Plays Crucial Role for Law Enforcement Statewide
GTPD trains K9 units from across the state in addition to keeping the campus safe.
Officer Zach Bryan and his K9 Koda take a break from training. Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security funds GTPD to provide K9 training for the state.
Nov 09, 2017
— Atlanta, GA
It's a little known fact that the Georgia Tech Police Department serves as the state's primary trainer of K9 units, both dogs and handlers. Through a program with Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security, GTPD Officer Rob Turner is the state's lead instructor.
Because of the demand for training of these explosive-detecting dogs, GTPD has expanded its K9 corps to four and continue to play a vital role for major events on campus such as football games and Commencement. Read more about the officers, their dogs and their vital role on campus.