The Dearborn Police K-9 Unit is currently comprised of four dogs.

Deacon is a German Shepherd and weighs in at 75 pounds and is handled by Cpl. Gordon Morse. Deacon was born in Slovakia, and came to the United States in August, 2002. Deacon is trained in tracking, narcotics search, building search, area search, obedience, agility and handler protection. At work Deacon loves to fight crime but when he is off-duty he enjoys playing fetch and watching “Rin Tin Tin” reruns.

Max is Bloodhound and comes from Colorado. He is trained and certified in both tracking and cadaver detection. Max tips the scales at 130 lbs. Max is currently the only law enforcement Bloodhound in southeast Michigan. The Bloodhound has the keenest sense of smell of any canine and has a nose one million times more powerful than a human. While off duty, Max enjoys jumping on his backyard trampoline.

Bruno is a Belgian Malinois, from Belgium. Bruno is trained in a variety of skills, such as person tracking, building searches and handler protection. But he’s also received intensive training in a unique skill: detecting the presence of explosives, something that very few police dogs in the southeastern Michigan region have. Bruno is handled by Corporal Melissa Krot. Even when he’s off the clock, Bruno doesn’t leave Corporal Krot’s side. The Malinois lives with her, her husband and the couple’s two children.

Cuba is an all black German Shepherd from Slovakia. Cuba weighs 90 lbs. Cuba is handled by Corporal Ed Doulette and is trained in narcotics detection, tracking, area and building search along with tactical deployment. When Cuba is not busy fighting crime, he loves spending time with his family and playing tug of war.

The canine unit trains daily, in addition to attending various schools throughout the year. The handlers also helps to instruct other K9 Units and are considered experts in their respective area of canine handling.

The Dearborn Police Canine Unit is sanctioned by NAPWDA (North American Police Work Dog Association).