{"id":393975,"date":"2026-07-10T22:13:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T22:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/393975\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T22:13:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T22:13:09","slug":"six-new-chp-canine-teams-ready-to-protect-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/393975\/","title":{"rendered":"SIX NEW CHP CANINE TEAMS READY TO PROTECT CALIFORNIA"},"content":{"rendered":"


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WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. \u2014\u00a0After completing hundreds of hours of specialized training, six new canine teams have officially joined the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The Department recognized the teams during a graduation ceremony today in West Sacramento, where they prepared to begin serving communities across California.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThese canine teams represent the next generation of the CHP\u2019s specialized public safety resources,\u201d said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. \u201cWhile each handler brings years of experience, today marks the start of new partnerships built on trust, discipline and rigorous training. Together, these teams will serve communities across California with skill, professionalism and unwavering dedication.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ready to Answer the Call<\/p>\n

The graduating class includes two Belgian Malinois, two Dutch Shepherds, one German Shepherd and, for the first time in CHP history, one Springer Spaniel.<\/p>\n

The class consists of:<\/p>\n

Three Patrol and Narcotics Detection Canine (PNDC) teams
\nOne Patrol and Explosives Detection Canine (PEDC) team
\nOne Explosives Detection Canine (EDC) team
\nOne Narcotics Detection Canine (NDC) team<\/p>\n

Each handler is an experienced CHP officer with three to 20 years of service. Depending on their assignment, the teams completed between 240 and 600 hours of specialized training together to build the skills and trust needed for their mission.<\/p>\n

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Sniffing Out Crime<\/p>\n

CHP canine teams play a critical role in combating drug trafficking and illegal firearms and explosives across California.<\/p>\n

In 2025, CHP narcotics-detection canine teams conducted nearly 1,700 enforcement searches, resulting in the seizure of more than 21,170 pounds of illegal narcotics\u2014including marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and heroin\u2014and more than $12.2 million in illicit currency.<\/p>\n

During the same period, CHP patrol explosives-detection canine teams conducted more than 7,000 explosives-detection searches, resulting in the seizure of ammunition, rifles, shotguns, handguns and improvised explosive devices.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe results speak for themselves,\u201d Commissioner Duryee added. \u201cOur canine teams help remove dangerous drugs, illegal weapons and explosives from California\u2019s communities every day. Their specialized capabilities enhance officer safety and provide an invaluable tool for protecting the public.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Growing the Pack<\/p>\n

After today\u2019s graduation, CHP has a total of 54 canine teams deployed across the state, including:<\/p>\n

39 Patrol and Narcotics Detection Canine teams
\nEight Patrol and Explosives Detection Canine teams
\nTwo Narcotics Detection Canine teams
\nFive Explosives Detection Canine teams<\/p>\n

B-roll footage of the CHP\u2019s graduation ceremony is available for download and use by the media here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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