Meet Chooch - Actively Serving
Chooch's handler is Lieutenant Brian Grooms. Chooch is a Belgian Malinois who began his 3 month training period in late 2019. Chooch completed his training and began patrolling the City in January 2020. Chooch participates in ongoing training at facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, twice a month.
Meet Rico - Actively Serving
Rico's handler is Officer Andrew Niederlander. Rico is a Belgian Malinois / German Shepherd mix who began his 3 month training period in late 2019. Rico completed his training in January 2020. Rico began patrolling the City shortly afterward. Rico participates in on going training at facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, twice a month.
Gunner - Deceased
Gunner's handler was Lieutenant Brian Grooms. Gunner had been with the police department for several years. On Thursday, December 27, 2018 in the evening, Gunner seemed to be feeling ill. Gunner was taken to the veterinarian. The veterinarian found that Gunner had several irreparable internal issues. Gunner was laid to rest at the hospital.
K9 Patch
Many of the K9 uniforms have some type of K9 patch on one or more sleeve. This makes it easier to identify them as a K9 Officer.
K9 Donation
Sunday, June 12, 2022
Doug Houlscher and Herb Cratty delivered a donation to the K9 fund. The funds were obtained via the Butler's Back the Blue 5K and 2 mile walk at Alameda Park on 5/2/22. The 2 posed with Lieutenant Grooms, K9 Chooch and Officer Niederlander, K9 Rico.
Health Kids Day - Chooch
Friday, April 29, 2022
K9 Handler Lieutenant Grooms and his partner Chooch participated in Healthy Kids Day. The event was held at the Butler YMCA with several organizations including the Butler Bureau of Fire. Photograph cropped from online resources of the YMCA.
Healthy Kids Day - Rico
Friday, April 29, 2022
K9 handler Officer Andrew Niederlander and his partner Rico participated in Healthy Kids Day. The event was held at the Butler YMCA with several organizations including the Butler Bureau of Fire. Photograph cropped from online resources of the YMCA.
K9 Ballistic Vests - Chooch/Rico
July 2020
The Butler City Police Department would like to thank the Diehl Automotive Group for assisting in the purchase of ballistic vests for the K9 units.
K9 Donation from SFM - Chooch
October 2018
The Butler City Police Department would like to thank Speed Freak Motor Sports for their donation to the K9 fund.
K9 Donation from American Legion
January 2018
The Butler City Police Department would like to thank the members of American Legion Post 117 for their donation to the Butler City K9 fund. Commander James F. Dittmer presented Chief Robert O'Neill with a check for $5,000.00 to go toward the fund. The department is thankful for the support of this generous Butler City organization.