Concord's K-9 Teams — Officer Todd Nunn and Dantest

The Concord Police Department has had a K-9 unit since 1965. Police dogs are used for narcotics detection, searches and protection work, as well as demonstrations at public events. Read more about CPD's K-9 unit on Concord Patch. 

There are currently six K-9 teams in the Concord Police Department, and each one will be profiled in this weekly feature. Today, meet Officer Todd Nunn and K-9 Dantest:

Officer name: Todd Nunn

K-9 name: Dantest

How long you have been a police officer?: Nine years

Other PD assignments you have had/have: Patrol

How long you and your K-9 have been working together?: Four years

K-9 breed: German Shepherd

K-9 weight: 80 lbs

K-9 country of origin: Slovakia

K-9 command language: Czech

K-9 titles or certifications: POST

K-9 favorite toy: Chuck It Ball Launcher

K-9 favorite play/off-duty activity: Hiking, camping, playing fetch

K-9 favorite treat: Frozen beef bones

What is the best thing about being a CPD K-9 handler?: Being able to bring my dog to work with me every day and helping to keep my fellow officers and citizens safe.

What is the worst thing about being a CPD K-9 handler?: All the dog hair swirling around inside my patrol car during shedding season.

What is one thing the public likely doesn't know about Police K-9s and/or the CPD K-9 unit?: K-9 Dantest was donated to the Concord Police Department by Kathleen Tallman in loving memory of her son, William Tallman.

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