Impact

Committed to providing the resources K9 heroes need to keep our communities safe

We’re helping fund the needs of more than 450 state and local law enforcement agencies across the U.S.


Our work has helped K9 teams in 44 states have access to the equipment, training and support they need to safely and effectively keep our communities safe. Through your generous financial support, we work to help meet any needs of active law enforcement K9s.

We support K9 units across their entire mission with whatever they need.

Equip

Providing vital equipment to ensure K9s and handlers have access to the tools they need to stay safe in the field.

Train

Conducting free, best-in-class training and first-aid seminars throughout the U.S.

Advocate

Giving a voice to these brave heroes through legislation and memorials.

Equipment

K9 units are one of the most resource-intensive units a law enforcement agency can have. They require specialized equipment that is costly to maintain and replace. Whenever there is a need, we provide direct equipment donations to ensure K9 units have the tools they need to safely do their jobs.

Some of the equipment we supply:

Vehicle heat alarms

Bullet proof vests

Kennels

First Aid Kits

Training aids and bite suits

Leads, harnesses and other gear

If you or your agency are in need of equipment, submit an Equipment Request here.

Train

Continuous training is essential for K9 units to maintain their skills and proficiency in tasks such as detection, apprehension, and search and rescue. We provide free access to best-in-class training and seminars to ensure both K9s and their handlers are well-prepared for their duties.

Advanced Training Seminars

First Aid Training for Handlers and EMTs

Advocate

Much of the work done by K9 units is unseen by the general public. We work to highlight the critical role these four-legged crime fighters play in public safety by sharing their stories and hosting events to showcase their impressive capabilities to the communities they serve.

Protecting K9s is at the forefront of all we do. K9s United has successfully lobbied for two state bills to increase protections and welfare for Florida K9s, and is actively exploring efforts to expand legislation nationally.

Losing a K9 officer is devastating to its handler, law enforcement  agency and community. K9s United pays tribute to the heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, honoring their dedication and service. Their legacies are memorialized through custom tribute portraits and K9s United’s Annual Fallen K9 Memorial Run.

Recent K9 Tributes

K9 Axel

When we learn of a K9s “end of watch,” one of the first things we do is reach out to the K9 Unit associated with the K9 and offer our condolences. Through a partnered artist, we will have a sketch rendering of the K9 commissioned, offer a portrait of the K9 to the handler or Unit, and then place the K9 on our Tribute Wall to be honored and never forgotten.

END OF WATCH
August 27, 2022
Police Department
Charleston Police Department, WV