Current K9s

Kane
Otis
Echo
Viktor

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.

Photo of K9 Kane

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 his English Golden Retriever brother, Charlie, at home. Officer Emily Wessels has been with the Woodbury Police Department for 13 years and is a Senior K9 Handler & Trainer.

Echo

Breed: Male German Shepherd

Country of Origin: Czech Republic

Duty: Patrol, Apprehension & Narcotics Canine

Service: 2023 to present

Handler: Officer Robert Boleen

Community Support Therapy Dog Otis

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 the community and the public safety department by being available to help reduce trauma and stress in the department and to respond to calls for service involving traumatic events or mental health incidents. Otis was named by the 5th graders at St. Ambrose School after suggestions from all local 5th grade classrooms in Woodbury,

Watch a video about Otis
Ofc. Mattson & K9 Viktor

Viktor

Born: March 10, 2024

Breed: Male German Shepherd

Country of Origin: Germany

Duty: Patrol, Apprehension, Firearms Detection

Service: Nov 2025-Present

Handler: Officer Andrew Mattson

Viktor is the newest member of the team. He’s full of energy and loves to play all the time! Viktor is Woodbury’s very FIRST K9 trained and certified in firearms and ammunition detection. In fact, he’s the first in Washington County. He’s a great partner at work and has quite the personality at home with his big sister (human) and two 4-legged siblings

A person laying on top of a red shipping container, with dogs sniffing underneath it, and trucks parked in the background on a dirt road.
A police officer standing with a German Shepherd dog in front of a police car, with trees in the background.
A young man standing outdoors on a gray asphalt driveway, smiling and holding a leash attached to a German Shepherd dog. He is wearing a white football jersey with purple and yellow accents, plaid pajama pants, gray Crocs, and a yellow cap with the letters 'MIN' on it. Behind him is a black and white police SUV marked 'K9 UNIT,' 'DO NOT OPEN,' and 'CITY OF WASHINGTON.' Residential houses and trees are in the background.
A police officer standing on a grassy field with a police dog during daytime, with a cornfield and cloudy sky in the background.
Police officer smiling while holding a German Shepherd dog on his shoulder outdoors with greenery in the background.