K-9 Unit
Smitty (2023- Current)
In June 2023, the Fort Atkinson Police Department purchased its third K9, Smitty. Smitty was purchased through funds raised by community donations and fundraisers. Smitty was purchased and trained by Jessifany Canine LLC. Smitty was one and a half years old when he entered service. Smitty is a pure-bred Belgian Malinois, that was imported from Bulgaria. Smitty is trained as a dual purpose K9. This means that he is trained in narcotics detection, handler protection, criminal apprehension, tracking, and evidence recovery. Smitty enjoys meeting new people at community events.
In February 2018 the Fort Atkinson Police Department purchased its second K9, Bolt. Bolt was purchased through funds raised by donations and fundraisers. Bolt was purchased from Jessifany Canine LLC. Bolt was one and a half years old when he entered service. Bolt is a pure bred Belgium Malinois, that was imported from the Czech. Republic. Bolt was trained as a dual purpose K9. This means that he was trained in narcotics detection, protection/ apprehension, tracking, and evidence recovery. Bolt was a high energy, work focused dog. Bolt was officially retired from service in July 2021 and is now serving as a companion dog for a retired Marine Corp. Veteran.
Dino (Our First Pup 2015-2018)In 2015 we received our first K9, Dino. He was a year and a half old German Shepherd. Dino was paired with his handler, Officer Benjamin Boeve. They completed K9 School and hit the streets in early 2015. Dino was trained in narcotics, tracking, apprehension and handler protection. Dino was very popular with many residents of Fort Atkinson and helped establish the program. In early 2018 Dino was retired to his handler’s family due environmental limitations.
Fort Atkinson Community Foundation
