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. D/S
T.N. Mooney handles a Belguim Malinois named Riko. Riko is a dual purpose working dog and is certified in Explosives
Detection and Tracking. Det/Cpl S.M. Gray handles a Black Labrador Retriever named Boss. Boss is trained
as dual purpose in narcotics and tracking. D/S 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.
Sgt. Mike Fridley K-9: Niko
Cpl. Steve Gray K-9: Boss
Cpl. Tillman "Nick" Mooney K-9: Riko
Cpl. Shannon Morris K-9: Herk
D/S William "Kevin" Willis K-9: Wilbur
