EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announced a new member to the K9 team, an explosives detection canine.
Deputies said in a press release Monday that K9 Amp is the first of his kind for the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
K9 Amp is partnered with Deputy David Glenn, who, deputies said, has served with the sheriff’s office for nearly 13 years and is a member of the Regional Explosives Unit.
Deputies said explosives detection dogs are specially trained to provide clear, passive alerts when they detect the odor of explosives. Rather than barking or scratching, they sit or lie down near the scent source.
“I want to sincerely thank the Colorado Springs Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security for their continued partnership and commitment to public safety,” El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal said. “Keeping and growing regional assets like K9 Amp here in the Pikes Peak region strengthens all of law enforcement. When we invest in shared resources, we enhance our shared ability to protect our communities, respond to threats, and ensure the safety of residents and visitors alike.”
Deputies said K9 Amp has been deployed more than 50 times on missions ranging from sweeps for VIPs and dignitaries, including the President of the United States and the Secretary of Defense, to event security investigations and bomb threats.
Deputies said that, through a grant with Colorado’s South Central All-Hazards Homeland Security Region, the sheriff’s office is currently working to purchase a specialized vehicle for the deputy and K9 Amp, ensuring their equipment and operational needs are fully met.
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