Baker, Union County among graduates from the K9 Tracking Team Academy
Baker and Union County are among the 28 graduates from the Florida Department of Corrections K9 Tracking Team Academy.
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The program teaches FDC correctional officers essential skills such as K9 handling and advanced tracking techniques, tactical weapons proficiency, and other roles disclosed to units. While the primary role of K9 Tracking Teams is to pursue escaped inmates, K9 teams are often deployed to support local law enforcement in apprehending dangerous fugitives and locating missing children and vulnerable adults
'These graduates exemplify the Department's mission to protect public safety within our communities,' said Florida Department of Corrections Region II Regional Director of Institutions John Palmer. 'As these officers return to their home institutions, their communities can feel a further sense of security knowing they have these highly trained professionals ready to serve and protect with unwavering dedication and commitment.'
Graduates from the program include:
Apalachee Correctional Institution
Baker Correctional Institution
Central Florida Reception Center
Century Correctional Institution
Cross City Correctional Institution
Dade Correctional Institution
Franklin Correctional Institution
Gulf Correctional Institution
Hernando Correctional Institution
Holmes Correctional Institution
Jackson Correctional Institution
Jefferson Correctional Institution
Lancaster Correctional Institution
Liberty Correctional Institution
Madison Correctional Institution
Marion Correctional Institution
North West Florida Reception Center
Okeechobee Correctional Institution
Polk Correctional Institution
Reception and Medical Center
South Florida Reception Center
Sumter Correctional Institution
Suwannee Correctional Institution
Tomoka Correctional Institution
Union Correctional Institution
Wakulla Correctional Institution
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