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The K-9 Division of the Fayette County Sheriff's Department consists of five sworn Deputy Sheriff's and their respective animals. The K-9 division must maintain constant daily training records and are required an annual re-certification. Sgt. M.A. Fridley handles a Belguim Malinois named Niko who is seven years old. Niko is a multi-purpose working dog and is certified in Narcotics Detection, Tracking and Apprehension. Cpl. T.N. Mooney handles a Belguim Malinois named Riko. Riko is a dual purpose working dog and is certified in Explosives Detection and Tracking. D/S W.R. Callison handles a Black Labrador Retriever named Boss. Boss is trained as dual purpose in narcotics and tracking. Cpl. S.R. Morris handles a Belguim Malinois named Herk who is a dual purpose working dog trained in Narcotics Detection, Tracking and Apprehension. D/S W.K. Willis handles a Blood Hound named Wilbur. Wilbur is exclusively trained in human tracking. All 5 units are avaliable to all regional law enforcement agencies for their services. The officers as well as their respective K-9s require constant training and annual certification through various accredited schools.