Boulder police add second K-9 to force

The latest: Boulder police's newest K-9 is Knox, a 2-year-old Dutch shepherd who will partner with officer Nate Taylor.

• Knox has certifications in patrol work and narcotics detection to find illegal drugs, missing people and suspects.

"Knox is not used to randomly search people or property without justification," Taylor said in a statement. "Every deployment will comply with constitutional standards, department policy, and ongoing legal training."

Catch up quick: Local police relaunched its K-9 program in 2023 with Astro, a 2-year-old Lab and shorthaired pointer mix who is trained in explosives and firearm detection.

What they're saying: "Having a full-time drug, tracking and apprehension K9 team in Boulder is long overdue," Chief Steve Redfearn said.

• "Having Knox and Officer Taylor in Boulder will keep everyone safer, from officers to community members, and will allow for faster resolutions to dangerous situations."