Crime & Safety

Video: K-9 Puts on Show at Davis Senior Center

Officer Lee Hatfield and K-9 Hurricane demonstrated their law enforcement skills for those in attendance.

The  filled up yesterday for a presentation by Officer Lee Hatfield and his K-9 partner, Hurricane.

Hurricane is a multipurpose police dog trained to search for people, drugs, evidence and to apprehend suspects, according to the website. He is a well-mannered dog that loves attention and is very social. 

Hurricane has worked for the department since 2006 and spends his off time at home with Officer Hatfield and his family. 

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Watch the video above to see why U.S. departments tend to buy K-9s from Europe rather than those bred in America.

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