The Peterborough Police Department recently called upon K9 Gibbs to assist in locating suspects involved in an assault. The K9 team was able to track a subject from the vehicle involved, approximately a half mile through the woods and deep swampy area until getting near the high school campus.

 

K9 Gibbs was establishing that the suspect was heading to the school campus area, perimeter units were sent to that area. The juvenile subject was located by perimeter units not far in front of the K9 team on the school campus.

 

This incident highlights the effectiveness of K9 teams in assisting law enforcement agencies in locating and apprehending suspects. K9s such as the aging K9 Gibbs are trained to track scents and follow trails, making them invaluable assets in situations where suspects may flee on foot or hide in difficult terrain.

 

In addition, K9s can often locate suspects faster than human officers, as they are able to track scents over longer distances and through difficult terrain. This can be particularly useful in cases where time is of the essence, such as when a suspect is believed to be armed or dangerous.