Question 1

K9s help save innocent victims of internet crimes

Accepted Answer

‍Most victims of internet crimes don’t just face immediate danger but have to face the reality that once their image is placed onto the internet and distributed online, their victimization sometimes never ends. This can lead to long-term psychological problems that have led to everything from poor self-image to relationship difficulties and even suicide. In one investigation alone, K-9 “Bear” was able to locate a device that contained 80,000 images of child pornography. Had this device been missed by investigators, these victims would not have been discovered, and the offender may not have been prosecuted.   A small Micro SD card can hold Millions of images of children being abused and trafficked.

Question 2

It's essential NOT to miss a single device because the victims need evidence

Accepted Answer

The children need the evidence to be found so they can be identified, and rescued, and stop the offenders from hurting more. It is extremely important to find the evidence to stop and prosecute each offender.  It is estimated 70% of child sex offenders have 1 to 9 victims of sexual abuse, while 30% have 10 to 40  victims.  30% or more victims repeat the cycle of abuse.

Question 3

We also rescue the dogs

Accepted Answer

We prefer to use rescued retriever dog breeds in our Electronic Detection K-9 training program. By utilizing rescues and other organizations to obtain dogs for their program, we are not only saving innocent victims of child pornography, but we are also saving dogs that would have otherwise been euthanized or continued to stay in poor situations. The dogs are rescued and trained in a loving environment, and once placed with a handler, will be given a purpose and remain with that handler in their "forever home."

Question 4

K9s provide mental health benefits to investigators and victims

Accepted Answer

Investigators working in child pornography cases often state that having to see the material and victims day in and day out takes a toll on their mental health and well-being. Known as secondary Trauma. Investigators who currently have K-9 partners report that their stress levels and well-being have greatly improved due to the companionship of the K-9. While the K-9 is a great tool in locating devices in cases, the dogs are also used in the office to help investigators decompress and get their minds off of the images and predators they deal with day in and day out. The K-9s have also been useful in comforting child victims during interviews, as well as de-escalating the scene during a search warrant involving child victims.

Question 5

K9s add additional benefits to Law Enforcement

Accepted Answer

When asking investigators of internet crimes against children if they believe they get all of the evidence at a search warrant, overwhelmingly, they replied that they never feel as if they were able to locate it all. This fact weighs heavily on officers and investigators involved in these types of crimes. The use of the K-9 has added confidence and peace of mind to the investigators that they are locating all of the devices and are able to leave a scene knowing that victims haven’t been left behind. The K-9s save investigators time, as search warrants can often take many hours or even days to complete. Utilizing the K-9s helps eliminate some of the time investigators have to spend in less-than-desirable conditions in some of these warrants.

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About Electronic Detection K9s

THEIR JOB

Electronic detection K9s find hidden storage devices containing illicit digital content.

Nearly 90% of cases involve digital content saved on storage devices that perpetrators buy and sell

Meet our electronic detection K9s donated to Law Enforcement Agencies

Queue

Oakley

Sata

Cypher

Spiller

Darcy

Chip

Hixie

Gripple

Grip

Ryder

Scooby

Jesse

Sherlock

Riley

Harley

Dee

Billy

Duchess

Ellie

Briggs

Daisey

Bodie

Mabel

Buster

River

Radar

Glitch

Cypher

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Why our K9s are so important

K9s help save innocent victims of internet crimes

It's essential NOT to miss a single device because the victims need evidence

We also rescue the dogs

K9s provide mental health benefits to investigators and victims

K9s add additional benefits to Law Enforcement

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