K-9 Unit

Bicycle Unit

The Bicycle Unit provides an additional method of patrol to provide greater visibility in the downtown and other areas of Southern Pines and increases effectiveness in the detection and prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals.  Members may also be assigned to provide additional security at special events such as visiting dignitaries, major community events, rallies and demonstrations. 

Crisis Negotiation Team

The Crisis Negotiation Team is a specialized unit with members that are trained in methods of non-violent defusing of potentially dangerous hostage, suicide, barricade or other crisis situations.  Their objective is to, through the use of specific training-based non-violent methods of intervention, successfully resolve a hostage or other crisis situation. 

K-9 Unit

Resume of Police Service Dog K-9 Kyran
Canine Name: K-9 Kyran
Handler: Sergeant Robert Williams
Handler Cert: Handler I (10/11/04)
Canine DOB: December 7, 2002
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Origin: Fourwinds Police Dog Center, Holland
Begin date: October 11, 2004
Certification: Nationally Certified in all areas of narcotics - NAPWDA

History 
K-9 Kyran was initially trained in Holland at the Fourwinds Police Dog Center for about six months before he was purchased by the Southern Pines Police Department. After being flown into the United States, Kyran and his handler trained with the K-9 Unit of the Fayetteville, North Carolina Police Department.  Kyran and his handler have been trained in all areas of narcotics to include Cocaine, Marijuana, Methamphetamines, MDMA (ecstasy) and Heroin and are certified in these areas of narcotics with the North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA).  Kyran is also trained and certified in tracking/trailing, agility, article searches, and obedience.

Resume of Police Service Dog K-9 Kevin
Canine Name: K-9 Kevin
Handler: Officer Jason Embler
Canine DOB: July 24, 2002
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Origin: Fourwinds Police Dog Center, Holland
Begin date: December 12, 2003
Certification: Nationally Certified in all areas of narcotics - NAPWDA

History 
K-9 Kevin was also trained in Holland at the Fourwinds Police Dog Center for about six months before he was purchased by the Southern Pines Police Department. After being flown into the United States, Kevin and his handler trained with the K-9 Unit of the Fayetteville, North Carolina Police Department.  Kevin and his handler have been trained in all areas of narcotics to include Cocaine, Marijuana, Methamphetamines, MDMA (ecstasy) and Heroin and are certified in these areas of narcotics with the North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA).  Kevin is also trained and certified in tracking/trailing, agility, article searches, and obedience.

Resume of Police Service Dog K-9 Rico
Canine Name: K-9 Rico
Handler: MPO Robert Shaver
Handler Certification: Handler I, II, III (03/07/08)
Canine DOB: May 5, 2007
Breed: Dutch Shepherd (Hollandale Herder)
Origin: Four Winds Police Dog Center, Holland
Begin Date: March 7, 2008
Certification: Certified in all areas of narcotics by the International Police Work Dog Association.

History
K-9 Rico was initially trained in Holland at the Four Winds Police Dog Center for approximately six months prior to flying to the United States and joining the Southern Pines Police Department. K-9 Rico and his handler trained with the K-9 Unit of the Fayetteville, NC Police Department. Rico and his handler have been trained in all areas of narcotics to include Cocaine, Marijuana, Methamphetamine, and Heroin and are certified in these areas of narcotics by the International Police Work Dog Association (IPWDA). K-9 Rico is also trained and certified in Trailing/Tracking and Article Searches.

Resume of Police Retired Service Dog K-9 Senna
K-9 Senna was also trained in Holland at the Fourwinds Police Dog Center and  joined the Southern Pines Police Department in July, 1998. Senna has been trained for detection of four types of narcotics, trail and scent discrimination, article searches and cadaver searches.  K-9 Senna became a proficient law enforcement team with the handlers and she was a valuable resource to the police department. Upon “retirement” Senna was adopted by her handler.

For a demonstration by the K-9 Unit, contact the Community Services Coordinator by email or by telephone at (910) 692-2732.

Special Response Team

The Special Response Team is a specialized unit with members that are trained and equipped to respond to tactical, high-risk situations.  Their objective is to, through the use of specific training-based tactical operations and techniques, successfully resolve tactical, high-risk situations.  The Team also may be assigned to provide security at special events such as visiting dignitaries, major community events, rallies and demonstrations. 

Traffic Team

The Traffic Team is responsible for oversight and statistical analysis of agency traffic initiatives, for managing grants and for coordinating traffic details both within and outside the agency.  In an effort to make the roadways of our community safer and to educate the motoring public about all aspects of traffic safety, all officers participate in traffic enforcement activities regardless of assignment.  In addition to general traffic enforcement, the department participates in official state-wide enforcement campaigns sponsored by the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program.  Traffic stop statistics for municipalities state-wide are available from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation website.