CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office welcomes its newest member, an Electronic Storage Device (ESD) K9.
K9 Harrison is an American Labrador born on September 2, 2022. He was donated through a grant by Operation Underground Railroad (OUR) Rescue and received specialized training from Jordan Detection K9 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Harrison specializes in solving cases involving digital evidence. His training allows him to detect hidden electronic devices capable of storing or transmitting data, including cell phones, laptops, hard drives, USB drives, SIM cards, micro-SD cards, etc.
His primary focus will be assisting the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) department, using his skills to fight against online exploitation.
Harrison is also a trained therapy dog, offering comfort to victims and individuals in need.
His handler is Lt. Douglas Dupell.
