Meet Magnum: Texas DPS adds new K-9 to Executive Protection Bureau
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has a new service member.
K-9 Magnum, a one-year-old Belgian Malinois, is a newly certified member of the department's Executive Protection Bureau (EPB), which was originally known as the Governor's Protection Detail.
'Magnum came to DPS from Poland and is trained to detect threats, identify explosives and enhance security operations,' DPS said.
The new K-9 officer will help safeguard state officials and dignitaries as part of EPB.
'Adding Magnum to the Executive Protection Bureau ensures we continue to provide the highest level of security for Texas leaders,' said DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin. 'This highly trained K-9 is an invaluable asset, solidifying both detection and deterrence capabilities in our security operations.'
According to the department, Magnum replaces K-9 Jake, who retired in November.
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'Magnum completed a rigorous 12-week training program in explosive identification and will now be stationed with his handler in the Capitol region,' DPS said.
In total, DPS' K-9 Unit, consisting of 88 personnel, including 76 handlers comprised of 52 narcotic detection, 10 explosive detection and 14 tracking canines.
'The teams include several German Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Labrador Retrievers and a Vizsla,' DPS said.
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