K-9 Program


Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit banner showing four K-9 deputies

Our vision is to develop and sustain a professional K9 program that delivers a wide range of services to the residents of Trumbull County. Through educational demonstrations in schools, community outreach, searches for missing persons and evidence, tracking violent offenders, and enhancing drug enforcement and detection, we are committed to improving safety and awareness throughout the county.

Thanks to the generous support of Alpha Pack K9, Fur Missile Foundation, Vested Interest in K9, and K9 United, the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office has added three K9 units since Sheriff Wilson took office, all at no cost to the County.

K-9 Deputy Lincoln

K-9 Deputy Lincoln is a 100-pound Belgian Malinois who has been serving since April 2022.

Dual-purpose K-9 trained in narcotics detection, apprehension, tracking, and patrol work.

K-9 Deputy Lincoln sitting alert

K-9 Deputy Rex

K-9 Deputy Rex is a 100-pound Belgian Malinois serving since May 2025.

Dual-purpose K-9 trained in narcotics detection, tracking, building searches, and apprehension.

K-9 Deputy Rex sitting for a portrait

K-9 Deputy Rico

K-9 Deputy Rico is a 70-pound Belgian Malinois serving since May 2025.

Single-purpose K-9 trained in narcotics detection, tracking, and article searches.

K-9 Deputy Rico sitting with tongue out

K-9 Deputy Kai

K-9 Deputy Kai is a 60-pound Belgian Malinois who joined in April 2026.

Dual-purpose K-9 trained in narcotics detection, tracking, building searches, and apprehension.

K-9 Deputy Kai sitting for a portrait

K-9 Memorial

Trumbull County First K-9
K9-Deputy Fang
01/1999 – 04/2002 (EOW)
Handler: Lt. D’Annunzio

K-9 Deputy Lord
07/2020 – 12/2022 (EOW)
Handler: Deputy Day