DAYTON — A local police K9 and its handler have completed their training.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
The Dayton Police Department shared on social media that Officer Zach Boone and his new partner, K9 Axel, completed the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) K9 training course.
TRENDING STORIES:
- Mother, 4 children killed in Clinton County house fire
- Eric Dane: Cause of death confirmed for ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star
- Colin Gray, father of accused Apalachee school shooter, found guilty of second degree murder
K9 Axel is a dual-purpose patrol-trained dog who is certified in felony narcotic detection, criminal apprehension, tracking, evidence searches, and building and area searches.
Officer Boone and K9 Axel will be assigned to the East Patrol Operations Division.
[SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
©2026 Cox Media Group
