K-9 Team

The Bentonville Police Department's K-9 Unit is comprised of three K-9 teams. Each K-9 team consists of a veteran officer and their K-9 partner.

The K-9 unit was created to:

  • Assist officers with the detection of illegal narcotics and explosive materials
  • Apprehension of felons
  • Searching for lost persons
  • Protection of officers

Certification

The Bentonville Police Department's K-9 teams are nationally certified through the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association and American Working Dogs.

Invaluable Service

The K-9 team’s service to the community and their fellow officers has proven to be invaluable.

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Robin and Maverick

Officer Robin Fields and Maverick

After exploring many options at the Bentonville Municipal Airport, the city implemented a K9 program that is very effective at removing geese, birds, and other wildlife hazards from the airport property. Robin has been a handler of several K9's during his law enforcement career. He and Maverick work daily to make the Bentonville Airport a safe place for our pilots. 

Robin is also a Reserve Officer with the Bentonville Police Department. 

Burger (2)

Corporal Andrew Burger and Kolyok

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Corporal Mike Alexander and BICO

Kerry

Corporal Kerry Pippin and Kalli

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