The canine unit of the Sheriff's Office continues to enhance its abilities to serve the citizens of Washington County. Specially trained officers and dogs are used for this unit for drug detection, person tracking, building and area searches and other various needs. The K-9 program is an invaluable asset to law enforcement. Each K-9 handler is required to undergo 16 hours of training each month and 40 - 80 hours of recertification annually.
Kabar, originally from the Czech Republic is a German Shepherd, and was 2 1/2 years old when DFC Crawford began working with him.
Crunch was 1 1/2 years old when he began working for the Sheriff's Office. He is a black Labrador and is certified in searching for Controlled Dangerous Substances.
Inga was 1 1/2 years old when she began working for the Sheriff's Office. She is a yellow Labrador and is certified in searching for Controlled Dangerous Substances.
The Sheriff's Office dedicates this page to all K-9's that have served the Sheriff's Office and are either injured, or are no longer with us. Each one of these 4-legged members of the Sheriff's Office worked hard and were dedicated to their partners.
Contact Information
| Patrol Assistance | 240-313-2910 |
| Sheriff's Office Main Number | 240-313-2100 |
| Patrol Division Fax | 240-313-2197 |
| Judicial Division | 240-313-2530 |
| Judicial Division Fax | 240-313-2531 |
| Administration Fax | 240-313-2105 |
| Detention Center Fax | 240-313-2152 |