Current K9s
The Woodbury Police K9 teams serve as a vital part of the Public Safety Team by being a link to the community with events and outreach, as well as serving as a vital part in the safety and effectiveness of the officers and department through Narcotics detection, search and rescue and deterrence.
K9 handlers and their partners visit classrooms, perform demonstrations and a host of other community outreach & engagement activities. The Woodbury Police K9 Fund directly supports this mission.
K9 Cirrus
Breed: Male Belgian Malinois
Country of Origin: United States
Service: Patrol, Apprehension & Narcotics Canine
Service: 2019 to present
Handler: Sgt. Natalie Bauer
K9 Kane
Breed: Male German Shepard
Country of Origin: Poland
Duty: Patrol, Apprehension & Narcotics Canine
Service: June 2022 to present
Handler: Officer Emily Wessels
Kane loves playing with his Kong and with his English Golden Retriever brother at home, Charlie. Officer Emily Wessels has been with the Woodbury Police Department 9 years, and with the K9 program for 7 years.
K9 Ruby
Breed: Female Dutch Shepherd
Duty: Patrol, Apprehension & Narcotics Canine
Service: 2020 - 2023
Handler: Officer James Stoffel
K9 Echo
Breed: Male German Shepherd
Country of Origin: Czech Republic
Duty: Patrol, Apprehension & Narcotics Canine
Service: 2023 to present
Handler: Officer Robert Boleen
Otis
Born: November 5, 2021
Breed: Male English Golden Retriever
Country of Origin: United States
Duty: Community Service & Support
Service: 2022 to present
Handler: Detective Adam Sack
Otis is a very visible member of the Community Support team and is specially trained and certified as a therapy dog. Otis serves both the community and the public safety department directly by being available to help reduce the effects of trauma and stress in the department as well is available to respond to calls for service of a traumatic event or mental health related incident. Otis was named by the 5th graders at St. Ambrose School after suggestions from all local 5th grade classrooms in Woodbury,
