Police Service Dog (PSD or K-9)

All K-9's are certified before they join the Council Bluffs Police Department.  The K-9 teams belong to a metro area training group, where they meet weekly to hone their skills.  Information listed under the officers & partners name refers to the PSD, not the handler.

PSD Ares

  • Born: March 21, 2017 in Random, Poland.
  • Started: December 2018 after 3 months of training.
  • Breed:  Belgian Malinois 
  • Certifications:
    • Patrol
    • Narcotics
    • Tracking / wind scenting
    • Evidence location
  • Hobbies: fishing and boating with his handler
  • Favorite treat: "pup cups" at Scooters
  • Handler: Officer Ken McClure

Ken and Ares

PSD Rome

  • Born: May 3, 2021 in Budapest, Hungry
  • Started: 2023after training.
  • Breed:  Belgian Malinois / Shepard Mix
  • Certifications:
    • Patrol
    • Narcotics
  • Hobbies: playing fetch and tug
  • Handler: Officer Colby McCord

Rudy McCord

PSD Houser

  • Born: June 5, 2020 in Mako, Hungary
  • Started: October 2021.
  • Breed:  Belgian Malinois 
  • Certifications:
    • Patrol
    • Narcotics
    • Tracking 
  • Hobbies: playing fetch and jumping on everything
  • Favorite toy: tennis balls
  • Handler: Officer Alex Klement

Alex and Houser