Meet The Laramie Police Department’s First K9 Since 1999, Zara

The Laramie Police Department has announced the addition of its first K9 since 1999.

Zara Is Trained In Narcotics Detection, Tracking

According to an LPD news release, Zara is a German Shepherd just over a year old. She's been trained in narcotics detection and tracking. She will serve with her handler, Officer Seth Meyer. The pair recently trained together for two weeks, totaling 120 hours, in Clinton, Virginia. During the training, Officer Meyer and Zara learned how to work together as a team, building the kind of communication and trust they will need to work together on police operations.

The reelase quotes Officer Meyer as saying, "Becoming a K9 handler is an incredible honor, and I’m proud to take on this responsibility alongside K9 Zara. I look forward to building a strong partnership with her and serving our community together. This is more than a job, but a commitment to teamwork and public safety.”

According to the release, "K9 Zara’s arrival reflects LPD’s proactive approach to public safety, and it is an investment in the community we serve. Her detection abilities will help officers keep illegal narcotics out of the community, and her tracking training adds another valuable tool for the department."