Meet the K9s

Jazz

Jazz

My name is Jazz and I am a 6 1/2 year old female black Labrador. I was born in Alabama on Christmas day, 2016. I am a certified explosives detection K9 and enjoy coming to work!

I have three certifications:

  • Vapor Wake, which includes detecting body-worn explosives
  • USPCA (United States Police Canine Association), including being the first K9 in my region to be certified in crowd screening
    • I won Top Dog for the 2022 trials and placed First overall!
  • NORT (National Odor Recognition Test)

I love hugs and lots of petting and am part of the Community Outreach Division, so if you see me out with my favorite K9 handler, Officer K. Bass, stop and say hello!

Laika

Laika

My name is Laika and I am a 9 year old female Belgian Malinois. I was born on April 13, 2014. I am certified in explosives detection. 

I have two certifications:

  • USPCA (United States Police Canine Association)
    • I won Top Dog for the 2023 trials and placed First overall!
  • NORT (National Odor Recognition Test)

 

I enjoy running and playing, but most of all, I love working and searching for explosives-keeping the LSU community safe! I have been with my handler, Lieutenant T. Shows since I was a puppy. 

 

Wick

Wik

My name is Wik and I am a 4 year old male Dutch Shephard. I am certified in explosives detection.

I have two certifications:

  • NNDDA (National Narcotics Detector Dog Association)
  • USPCA (United States Police Canine Association)

My handler is Officer J. Jackson and I was partnered with him in May of 2022. I was donated to the LSU Police Department by K9s4COPS. I am the newest canine to LSU, so be sure to tell me hello when you see me!