But it was clear Lucky was off to a good start as one of Chesapeake's K-9 dogs. Police hope to increase the complement to nine in the next year. When the suspect suddenly lunged at Officer Erick Samuel, his 90-pound partner took his cue and attacked. Lucky the German shepherd took a mouthful of bad guy and didn't let go until Samuel ordered the dog to heel. But it was clear Lucky was off to a good start as one of Chesapeake's K-9 dogs.
Police hope to increase the complement to nine in the next year.
Last year, the department used its diminished unit hundreds of times to make drug arrests, find missing weapons, search buildings and protect officers in dangerous situations. K-9 Coordinator Ed Ledlow said. Or they can pick up the scent of lost children and the elderly who have wandered from their homes. K-9 officer Mike Bedard said. But from 1998 to recently, several dogs retired and openings for handlers became more difficult to fill.