At the Radnor Township Police Department, K-9 Units are an essential tool in the fight against crime. A canine’s superior sense of smell allows them to not only detect minuscule odors undetectable by their human law enforcement counterparts, but to distinguish these odors from an array of distracting and/or more powerful odors. Their keen eyesight, used in the wild to detect prey, supplements this sense of smell to make them unmatched locating tools. Canines are not only intelligent and trainable, but they adapt well to new and changing situations, a constant in the unpredictable world of law enforcement.

These K-9 teams are composed of a handler assigned to a specific canine partner. 

We pause to remember and give our deepest thanks to the K9s who served the Radnor Police Department with unwavering loyalty, courage, and heart. These remarkable partners stood beside their handlers, protected our community, and carried out their duties with a dedication that never wavered. Their service made a difference. Their presence made us safer. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
To our fallen K9s—thank you for your bravery, your devotion, and the legacy you leave behind. You will always remain a cherished part of the RPD family.

RPD K-9 Bear

RPD K-9 Rocky

RPD K-9 Onyx

Currently we have 3 K-9's in Service:

K9 Urrsi assigned to Officer Ryan Collins who specializes in explosive detection. 

K9 Axel assigned to Officer Richard Braxton who specializes in explosive detection.

K9 Charlie assigned to Officer Stephen Henry who specializes in explosive detection.

 The K9 Unit provides the following services:

• Preventative patrol units
• Perform safety checks, keeping unauthorized persons out of restricted areas
• Track fleeing subjects
• Support on delivery of warrants and high-risk arrests
• Search for explosives
• Search for missing people
• Search facilities more efficient, faster and safer
• Deter crime and keep order
• Provide higher level of officer safety
• Reduce resistance during apprehension
• Public relations (K9 demonstrations)

K-9 teams are utilized to support uniform road patrol officers. When the K-9 officers are not using their canine partners, they assist with the various calls for service.