New police K-9 unit ready for action

When Lee’s Summit Police Department Master Police Officer Steve Grubb and his partner start their shift, it’s a process.

“Well, first we load the toys,” Grubb said. “And the food and snacks. Anything he’ll need.”

If it sounds like Grubb has a toddler for a partner, well, it’s because he does.

Grubb and Griff, a 2-year-old German Shepherd, are the LSPD’s newest K-9 unit.

“The two things I love are working narcotics and the K-9 unit, so this was an absolute perfect fit,” Grubb said about his new job. “We’re still new to the unit, but it’s been going great so far.”

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Louisville Kentucky Metro Police K-9 Unit Still Needs Help

LINE-X Protective Coatings of Kentucky recently awarded the Louisville Metro Police Department’s K-9 Unit with a $10,000 contribution towards the refurbishment of its kennel facility which is in dire need of repair and upgrades. As many of their LMPD human partners will attest, the special breed of Belgian Malinois dogs are the hardest working officers they’ve ever seen and they expect nothing in return. That’s exactly why the members of the Louisville Metro Police K-9 Unit deserve a better place to call home and LINE-X Protective Coatings of Kentucky is working with the Louisville Kennel Club to provide the necessary funds and manpower to spray the facility with LINE-X, which will help protect the kennel against decades of peeling paint and rust.

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Law enforcement goes virtual: cops turn to Skype

When police in Palm Beach hope to make an arrest in DUI cases, they turn to Skype – the popular video calling and chat application.

Why, you ask?

“When it comes to impairment, time is of the essence,” explained Cpl. Morgan.

“The goal is get the most accurate capture of evidence closest to the time of the incident and our experience using Skype helps us do that.”

Indeed, Skype expedites the process of obtaining blood search warrants for DUI suspects.

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