The IU Bloomington Police Department will welcome a new K-9 to its department this spring.
This chocolate lab, only a year-and-a-half old, has already started his training in becoming a bomb dog. Capabilities of these kinds of dogs include detecting explosives, which will help at major events like football and basketball games. In addition, the K-9 will be able to track persons and objects.
IUPD encourages students, staff, faculty and the rest of the Bloomington community to help them in naming their new pup. Their survey for suggestions can be taken through IUPD’s Google doc.
The deadline for the survey is Feb. 24. While the survey form includes a few names, it also features an “other” option where participants can enter in their own creative recommendations. Assurance Communications Manager Tracy James said “Dynamite” has been a popular choice, incorporating a fun connection to the dog’s explosive detection training.
“Boomer has been popular, but my personal favorite is Zeus,” Skaggs said.
K-9 Officer Ryan Skaggs will be partnered with the new dog. While the dog is not yet on duty, Skaggs said he will probably be on campus by the spring commencement. Skaggs, like the rest of the department, is anticipating the final name choice for the K-9.
