The Sheriff’s Office currently has two canine units. All the canines and handlers attend training programs meeting State of Ohio canine certification criteria.

Corporal Popham’s partner is Lego, a German Shepherd trained in patrol duties.

Deputy Bates’s partner is Sammy, a Bloodhound trained in tracking.

Officer Heist’s partner, Deborah—a German Shorthaired Pointer—is trained in narcotics detection.  Officer Heist and Deborah are assigned to the Corrections Division.

Officer Ryan’s partner, Buckley, is a German Shorthaired Pointer is trained in narcotics detection.

Officer Ryan and Buckley are assigned to the Corrections Division.