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
six 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 Golden Retriever named Sampson who is five years old. Sampson 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 a K-9 puppy in training to be exclusively trained in tracking. All 5 units
are avaliable to all regional law enforcement agencies for their services.
Sgt. Mike Fridley K-9: Niko
Det/Cpl Steve Gray K-9: Boss
D/S Tillman "Nick" Mooney K-9: Sampson
D/S Shannon Morris K-9: Herk
D/S William "Kevin" Willis K-9: Wilbur