K9 BLIT Z :OUR NEWEST HERO HITSTHE GROUND RUNNINGThe newest member of our K9 team, K9 Blitz, and his handler, DeputyNealeigh, have made significant contributions to our law enforcementefforts since joining the team in March of 2023. After completing theofficial police canine certification, Blitz and Deputy Nealeigh hit theground running. They quickly became an invaluable asset to ourpatrol operations.In the first few weeks of their partnership, the dynamic duo achievedremarkable results, with several successful captures to their name. Onenotable incident involved the apprehension of a male suspect who hadassaulted his wife and attempted to flee the scene. Responding to adomestic disturbance call, deputies found the suspect making a swiftescape through the back door. Undeterred, Blitz and Deputy Nealeighsprang into action, tracking the suspect as he traversed backyards andhopped fences. Ultimately, Blitz located the suspect hiding among somebushes, enabling law enforcement to take him into custody withoutneeding force.Thanks to Blitz’s remarkable skills and training, he played a crucial role inensuring the safety of our community. As a 2-year-old purebred BelgianMalinois, Blitz is trained to sit and bark when locating a subject and, whencommanded, bite and hold. His impressive capabilities have proveninvaluable in various situations, allowing swift and safe resolutions.Equally impressive is the teamwork and bond shared between Blitz andDeputy Nealeigh. It is worth noting that Blitz’s name holds a specialsignificance to his handler, as Deputy Nealeigh is an avid football fan. Blitzis named after Deputy Nealeigh’s favorite game time play, solidifying theirconnection and motivation to excel in their work together.16 | WCSOOregon.org
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