The Milwaukee Police Department Canine Unit was formed in 1990. Alderman Bob Anderson was the driving force behind its formation
when he convinced Police Chief Phillip Arreola to begin the process in 1989. One sergeant and six police officers made up the original unit.
The six officers were sent to North Central Canine Institute for their initial six weeks of training. These six canines were trained in both patrol
and narcotics detection. On December 25, 1999, Police Chief Arthur Jones disbanded the unit for unspecified reasons.
After an eight year layoff, Police Chief Nannette Hegerty decided to bring back the unit. In the spring of 2007 one sergeant and four officers
were assigned to reform the Canine Unit. These officers attended a four week training session in both patrol and narcotics work. Story written by
P.O. Todd Johnson.
when he convinced Police Chief Phillip Arreola to begin the process in 1989. One sergeant and six police officers made up the original unit.
The six officers were sent to North Central Canine Institute for their initial six weeks of training. These six canines were trained in both patrol
and narcotics detection. On December 25, 1999, Police Chief Arthur Jones disbanded the unit for unspecified reasons.
After an eight year layoff, Police Chief Nannette Hegerty decided to bring back the unit. In the spring of 2007 one sergeant and four officers
were assigned to reform the Canine Unit. These officers attended a four week training session in both patrol and narcotics work. Story written by
P.O. Todd Johnson.
| The Original Canine Unit Sergeant Al Seer Police Officer Dale Racer and K9 Harry Police Officer Dave Conroy and K9 Duester Police Officer John Sullivan and K9 Fax Police Officer Don Gaglione and K9 Neko Police Officer Sue Black and K9 Quanto Police Officer Jim Sanfilippo and K9 Astor |
P.O. Jim Sanfilippo and his partner Astor. Photo courtesy of
P.O. Jim Sanfilippo.
P.O. Jim Sanfilippo.
P.O. Jim Sanfilippo and Astor assist with an F.I. stop. Photo courtesy of P.O. Jim
Sanfilippo.
Sanfilippo.
P.O. Dave Conroy and Duester
2009 The current Canine Unit. Photo courtesy of Sgt. Fred Tice
1994 P.O. John Sullivan and K-9 Fax
These two photos were found in the archives of the Milwaukee Policer Historical Society. I am trying to determine if this
was a early attempt at forming the K-9 Unit. Anyone with any information about these photos please fill in the details.
was a early attempt at forming the K-9 Unit. Anyone with any information about these photos please fill in the details.
