K9 Officer Granite Sworn In By Central Bucks Regional Police Dept.

DOYLESTOWN BOROUGH, PA —K9 Granite was sworn in as a K9 Officer of the Central Bucks Regional Police Department during the Jan. 20 meeting of the police commission.

K9 Granite was accompanied by his handler, Officer Kyle Maloney.

Granite is a dual-purpose police service dog specializing in narcotics detection and patrol and protection, which includes tracking skills, building and article searches, evidence recovery and criminal apprehension.

Chief Karl Knott expressed gratitude to Laura Barnes-Thompson of The Thompson Organization for providing the funds to purchase the department's three K9 police service dogs.

“We are deeply appreciative to the Thompson Organization for their continued commitment to the safety and security of the communities we serve. The addition of a third K9 team will increase the capability and coverage of our existing K9 Unit and contribute to its ongoing success,” said Chief Karl E. Knott.

Laura Barnes-Thompson from the Thompson Organization with Chief Karl Knott, Granite and Officer Kyle Maloney. (Central Bucks Regional Police Department)

Granite and Officer Kyle Maloney have been going through extensive training at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center in Philadelphia. K9 Team 3 is expected to be fully deployed in the third quarter of 2025.

The Central Bucks Regional Police Department provides law enforcement coverage to Doylestown Borough, Chalfont Borough, and New Britain Borough.