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No photograph availableK-9 Handler Kathleen Kelsey
M.S., M.B.A.

Serving Since: 2012

A K-9 Handler is a member of the K-9 Operations Team who meets one of the following requirements:
1. is actively training a dog to operational status;
2.
 is currently working a K-9 in an operational capacity; or
3.
 has the intent to acquire a K-9 to train to operational status. A K-9 must be acquired within 9 months of becoming a full member of the K-9 Operations Team.

K-9 Handlers may serve as field support for other K-9 Handlers during a deployment if they are not actively working their own dog at that time. K-9 Handlers report to the Sergeant of K-9 Operations and are responsible for all aspects of K-9 search operations within the McLean County Emergency Management Agency.

 

Zach, K-9 Partner
  • German Shepherd Dog, Male
  • DOB: 07/26/2008

Certifications


ChicoDogChicoDog, K-9 Partner

• American Bulldog, Male
• DOB: 12/24/2002

Certifications
• Area Search - National Search Dog Alliance (NSDA), December 2012 - 2014 (Susan Vieth, K-9 Handler)
• FEMA CE re-certification April 2011 - April 2014 (Kathleen Kelsey, K-9 Handler)
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FEMA CE re-certification June 2009 - June 2012, initial Type I certification November 2006 - November 2009 (Susan Vieth, K-9 Handler)
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Underwater Detection - International Police Work Dog Association (IPWDA), August 2009 - August 2011 (Susan Vieth, K-9 Handler)
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AKC Canine Good Citizen - 2004

 

 


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