K-9 PROGRAM

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Claremont Police Department has a long history of utilizing K9s to supplement the police force.  The City’s operating budget funds one dog.  In 2024, through fundraising efforts, the Police Foundation, funded a second K-9 to join the team. Currently, the PD has Drew, a scent-tracking bloodhound, and Pria, an English Lab, providing support services. 

Claremont Police Foundation continues to provide resources to support the K-9 program.

CPD’s K-9 Program History

Pria,….Pria

Close-up of a happy, tan Labrador retriever with its tongue out, wearing a harness.

"Pria” with handler Chariya (Chilson) Hunter

Breed: Yellow English Labrador

Specialty: Support Services

Years of Service: 2024- Current

*** Pria funded by Claremont Police Foundation

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“Drew”  w/ handler Corporal Matt Morales

Breed: Bloodhound

Specialty: Human Scent Detection

Years of Service: 2021- Current

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“Luther” w/ handler Corporal Mike Snyder

Breed: Belgian Malinois

Specialty: Suspect apprehension and Explosives Detection

Years of Service: 2015 – 2020

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“Dodger” w/ handler Corporal Sean Evans

Breed: British Labrador

Specialty: Narcotics Detection

Years of Service: 2013-2021

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“Dusty” w/ handler Corporal Randy Langton

Breed: German Shepherd

Specialty: Suspect Apprehension

Years of Service: 1997-1998

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A police officer standing next to a German Shepherd police dog outdoors, with greenery in the background.

Mollog Von Siegenburg  w/ handler Corporal Mike Cushman

Breed: German Shepherd

Specialty: Suspect Apprehension

Years of Service: 1989 to 1996