K9 Handler, Field Support

SAR professional since 2017.
Member of BSARD since 2018.
Current certifications:
- Water HRD with Dax.
- Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout.
- Ohio Firefighter 1.
Prior certifications:
- Mantrailing with Dax.
- Water HRD with Dax.
Completed NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and IS-800.
Completed Adult, Child and Infant First Aid, CPR and AED.
Completed GPS Navigation.
Law Enforcement professional trained for Crime Scene Preservation.
Completed HazMat and WMD Awareness.
Completed Respiratory Protection and Personal Protection against Blood-borne Pathogens.
“Day job:” Police K9 handler.

Current Partner

Male Belgian Malinois, born 2017.
Trained for Mantrailing with prior certifications.
Current certification for Water HRD.
Is a rescued dog who came from the same animal shelter in Alabama as teammate Dexter.