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30 adorable photos and videos of Tucson police dogs
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30 adorable photos and videos of Tucson police dogs

  • Gloria Knott
  • Sep 18, 2018
  • Sep 18, 2018 Updated Mar 18, 2019

Here's a long list of photos and videos of our local police dogs that are guaranteed to make you smile. 

Follow the police dogs at @tucsonpolicek9 on Twitter for even more adorable photos and videos!

Tucson police dogs

Tucson Police K9 is seeking the public’s help in locating “Piper” who escaped from jail. She was last seen near Alvernon and Speedway in a car with her head sticking out the passenger window. She’s also known to be a sucker for peanut butter. Pipers last known photo is below. pic.twitter.com/Wve6M5MhU1

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) September 18, 2018

Tucson police dogs

K9 Nova caught 4 suspects in a stolen car at Park Mall yesterday. She went shopping at Dillard's afterward for her reward. Good girl Nova! pic.twitter.com/fmQ4Iq0skD

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) September 13, 2018

Tucson police dogs

#K9Blitz says... #tgif! Have a great weekend Tucson! pic.twitter.com/tATnF2n4oP

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) September 8, 2018

Tucson police dogs

Three SWAT/K9 call outs in three days. The second morning in a row #K9Bolt and I have seen the sunrise... pic.twitter.com/ks1fxHHmQw

— Ofc Pedersen & K9 Bolt (@ofc_pedersen) September 5, 2018

Tucson police dogs

Wrapping up a busy night. K9 Evo located an assault suspect who ran from Officers in @OperationsWest. Afterwards he headed out @OperationsEast where he nabbed a domestic violence suspect. Finally K9 Bolt hustled down to @ops_south where he helped capture a car thief. #teamwork pic.twitter.com/s7PgFT3nKD

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) August 31, 2018

Tucson police dogs

We weren’t sure if #K9Kiro was trying to make a #lipsyncchallenge video or eat peanut butter... so we decided to have a little fun. pic.twitter.com/qUfrmEINeh

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) August 22, 2018

Tucson police dogs

#K9Luna had her first narc find last night! Her alert yielded meth, heroin, and two handguns! She wasn’t done... she was called in early today to arrest a domestic violence suspect who had a felony warrant. He ran from Patrol but gave up after Luna confronted him! pic.twitter.com/YAXeNn4Ub6

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) August 10, 2018

Tucson police dogs

It’s been a stressful week for Bolt and I. He’s taking advantage of our night off with the family. pic.twitter.com/N1XpLU7oD9

— Ofc Pedersen & K9 Bolt (@ofc_pedersen) August 5, 2018

Tucson police dogs

Guess who found his first bad guy last night? K9 Zeke sniffed out a domestic violence suspect on the west side for his first find! Great work Zeke! #K9Zeke #OneInCustody pic.twitter.com/oIwagyaiV0

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) August 2, 2018

Tucson police dogs

Please join us in wishing K9 Luna a happy 3rd Birthday! K9 Luna has the night off and will be chillin at home in the air conditioning! #PoliceDog #K9Luna pic.twitter.com/KIpTuBA1B0

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) July 31, 2018

Tucson police dogs

K9 Bolt is pretty fired up for the MLB All-Star Game. Can anyone guess who he’s rooting for! Go Arizona Diamondbacks! ⚾️⭐️⚾️ #NL #Goldy #WeBacktheDBacks #MLBAllStarGame pic.twitter.com/V105Yanaon

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) July 18, 2018

Tucson police dogs

#K9Nova and a few other K9s from our Unit are headed up to Prescott this week for Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Associations Tactical Survival Seminar. Nova looks like she’s ready to go! #PoliceK9 pic.twitter.com/ZdwmXDGrBr

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) July 14, 2018

Tucson police dogs

K9 Bolt is all geared up for Wednesday night K9 training! #PoliceK9 #DesertDog #TucsonPolice #K9Bolt pic.twitter.com/U9rYybgLQ2

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) July 12, 2018

Tucson police dogs

Unfortunately 🇺🇸 U.S. Soccer didn’t qualify for the 2018 World Cup. K9 Evo will be up early tomorrow to watch 🇲🇽 vs 🇧🇷. Can anyone guess who he is rooting for?! #MexicovsBrazil #WorldCup2018 ⚽️👮🏽‍♀️🐕 pic.twitter.com/6vixP8BuDP

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) July 2, 2018

Tucson police dogs

Just got back from @Disneyland . K9 Bolt didn’t get to go but we got him a hat. Bolt is also soaking up some AC today... it’s 110 in Marana, AZ. @tucsonpolicek9 #MickeyMouse #K9Bolt pic.twitter.com/YRZuYodKEG

— Ofc Pedersen & K9 Bolt (@ofc_pedersen) June 23, 2018

Tucson Police dogs

#HappyFathersDay from K9 Kiro! pic.twitter.com/1TuJh7mRIH

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) June 17, 2018

Tucson police dogs

It’s been a long day for our K9s. We were called in to assist @OperationsWest and SWAT with a burglar who refused to come out of a business. Here’s a photo of K9 Evo taking a break from the 107 degree heat and soaking up some AC. #oneincustody #K9Evo #SevareVitas pic.twitter.com/27c4dauBLT

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) June 5, 2018

Tucson police dogs

Please join us in wishing K9 Riley a happy 8th birthday! He ate cake and celebrated with his good friend Jilly-Boo. pic.twitter.com/sLRebXL5RE

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) May 29, 2018

Tucson police dogs

K9 Bolt and K9 Evo teamed up with Tactical Units, @OpsMidtown & @OperationsEast to nab 6 armed home invaders last night in Midtown. Great teamwork! @ofc_pedersen #guardiansofthenight #PoliceK9 #K9Evo #K9Bolt #Tucson_Police pic.twitter.com/Ul6KImJ7AA

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) May 26, 2018

Tucson police dogs

Look who got to ride shotgun today... @tucsonpolicek9 #K9Bolt pic.twitter.com/81JkCUEeDy

— Ofc Pedersen & K9 Bolt (@ofc_pedersen) May 4, 2018

Tucson police dogs

K9 Bolt says happy Friday! Stay safe tonight. pic.twitter.com/7TVC8K6UUw

— Ofc Pedersen & K9 Bolt (@ofc_pedersen) April 21, 2018

Tucson police dogs

K9 Bolt really wants his ball... pic.twitter.com/JTxuZhKy4O

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) April 13, 2018

Tucson police dogs

The night shift is in full swing in the Old Pueblo! K9 Bolt has already responded to a runner on the east side, an assault, a disorderly conduct, a traffic stop bailout, a purse snatching, a shooting, and a burglary. The night is young... #guardiansofthenight pic.twitter.com/7f5KJmf764

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) April 9, 2018

Tucson police dogs

Join us in wishing K9 Bolt a Happy Birthday! He celebrated with a plate of homemade dog cookies and a new ball! pic.twitter.com/lxTT9KyFSq

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) March 15, 2018

Tucson police dogs

pic.twitter.com/JcGe87THoM

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) March 6, 2018

Tucson police dogs

K9 Bolt moments before a high risk arrest on the east side. 4 years of training have prepared him for these moments. It’s time to go to work...#sevarevitas #guardiansofthenight #PoliceK9 #policedog pic.twitter.com/WIdt1CawT7

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) March 1, 2018

Tucson police dogs

Even a working dog needs a night to just be a dog from time to time. We’re thankful K9 Blitz, K9 Riley, and K9 Bosco are keeping the city safe tonight. #policek9 #weekend pic.twitter.com/knWuwXAiyU

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) February 25, 2018

Tucson police dogs

One in custody in Midtown after a carjacking and hit and run. Nice work by Ofc Rumsley and K9 Evo! pic.twitter.com/altGHmGiMh

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) February 7, 2018

Tucson police dogs

Special thanks to @SupportTPD for these new ballistic vests for K9 Nova and K9 Bosco! pic.twitter.com/JqWy2s80Uo

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) January 25, 2018

Tucson police dogs

Guess whose got the night off...#K9Bolt still worn out after yesterday's long manhunt. pic.twitter.com/gfPt6uCfeq

— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) January 9, 2018
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