Why do police officers work with k9's?

Answer 1

Officers work with k9's because they provide the Officer with a more effective method of fighting crime. Such examples of this would include the dogs using there noses for searching cars or buildings for illegal drugs that Officers can't see or smell. Dogs are also good for chasing down and taking down a suspect that may not comply with Officers and at the same time making the job a little more safe for the Officer. Most suspects who see a huge K9 that is barking at them with huge teeth will give up without a fight.

K9's are also very good for tracking a subject after the subject has left the scene. They use the scent of the suspect and follow their scent on the ground and track where they may have gone for hiding.

K9's have been used for many years and most if not all police agencies use K9's for helping them out for fighting crime. K9's will be used for many years to come.