K-9 Unit

 

The K-9 unit currently consists of a Unit Commander, a Supervisor, and one K-9 team.  The K-9 teams are patrol trained, consisting of instruction in such areas as criminal apprehension, tracking, building searches, and handler protection.  Traditionally, the K-9 Team with the Deptford Police Department are also trained in either Narcotics Detection or Explosive Detection.

Our K-9 Team consist of K-9 Pelo and his K-9 Handler, Cpl. Ryan Osmola.  K-9 Pelo is a 6 year old German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix.  K-9 Pelo is a dual-purpose K-9 that is trained in both patrol functions and narcotics detection.  K-9 Pelo and Cpl. Osmola are currently assigned to the Patrol Division.

The K-9 Officers are highly committed to making Deptford the safest community in Gloucester County.  They dedicate a great deal of their personal time to attending various educational and community sponsored events as well as caring for their K-9 partners.  They are always willing to serve not only Deptford Township but other communities in Gloucester County and the region.