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.
Our K-9 Team consist of K-9 Pelo and his K-9 Handler, PO Ryan Osmola. K-9 Pelo is a 5 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 Officer 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.