K-9 UNIT
The Bensalem Township K-9 Unit was established in 1962 and since has been dedicated to assisting the department and the community in a variety of ways.Currently our unit is comprised of four patrol dogs and two narcotic detection dogs.Our patrol dogs assist the patrol division in situations that require extensive searches to locate hidden suspects, missing children, and discarded evidence.They are also trained to protect the police officers and apprehend criminals when necessary.Our two narcotic detection dogs are used to assist our patrol and detective divisions to locate hidden narcotics.All of our dogs have gone through extensive training programs and are currently certified by the United States Police Canine Association.These dogs not only assist us in our fight against crime, but also help the department build a relationship with township residents through numerous community demonstrations. For more information e-mail Sgt. Richardson at davrichardson@bensalem-township.org
List of Members
Sgt. Richardson
K9 Czar
Cpl. McGinty
K9 Axel
Ofc. Cowden
K9 Erbi
Ofc. Schum
K9 Argo
Ofc. Tobie
K9Ozzy
September 9th 2011 the Bensalem K9 Unit competed in the USPCA Region 6 K9 field trials at Delaware County Prison.There were over 20 K9s from Pa, NJ and MD competing at the event. Bensalem K9 took the first place team trophy along with the below awards:

Officer Schum & K-9 Argo
·         1st PLACE OVERALL COMBINED POINT TOTAL ---TOP DOG (Second year in a row as Top Dog)
·         1st place open in overall SEARCH exercises
·         1st place open in overall APPREHENSION exercises
·         3rd place open in AGILITY exercises


Corporal McGinty & K-9 Axel
·         2nd PLACE OVERALL COMBINED POINT TOTAL
·         1st place open in overall OBEDIENCE exercises
·         1st place open in overall AGILITY exercises


Officer Tobie & K-9 Ozzy
·         2nd place novice in overall OBEDIENCE exercises
·         3rd place novice in overall SEARCH exercises
·         3rd place novice in overall APPREHENSION exercises