K-9 Officer Preservation Fund
The K-9 Officer Preservation Fund (KOP Fund) ensures every DCSO K-9 receives the same high level of care and compassion throughout their retirement.
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Committed to K-9s
Honestly, we love all dogs – but these dogs are truly special. As the leading force of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, these dogs are heroes. Not only are they working 24/7/365 to ensure a safer community for all of us, these dogs save lives.
The founders of K-9 Friends wanted to ensure these heroes would have the best healthcare and equipment throughout their working career and beyond. The sustainable solution was to create a non-profit public charity to provide ongoing support for the DCSO K-9 Unit.
Since 2011, K-9 Friends has been making a real impact.
Since 2011, K-9 Friends has had the privilege of helping the DCSO K-9 Unit purchase eleven new dogs and provide them with world-class training, plus an array of specialized equipment. We also work hard to ensure our retired K-9s receive the best healthcare possible to live out the rest of their years.
Specialized Equipment
- Custom-fit, K-9 Kevlar vests
- Firearm suppressors to protect K-9 hearing
- GPS tracking K-9 collars
- K-9 tracking harnesses with infrared lights
- Bite suits, bite sleeves and bite pillows
- Agitation harnesses and collars for decoy training
- Drug ammo cans and scent detection boxes
Essential Supplies
- Balls (lots of them!)
- Bowls
- Leashes
- Kennel heat pads
- Collapsible crates
- Military grade metal crates
World-class Training
- HITS – Handler Instruction & Training Seminar
- Dual purpose narcotic detector training
- Rattlesnake avoidance training
- K-9 Supervisor classes
- Quarterly decoy, tracking and safety training
- Bite work training
- Drug work training
Beyond the Call
Since the Douglas County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit was established in 1989, dozens of valiant K-9 officers have heroically served the community. We honor their selfless service on our In Memoriam page.