K-9 Unit Narcotic Detection Canine Teams

Vanderbilt University Police Department drug detection canine teams provide operational support to Vanderbilt Medical Center, assisting with locating illicit drugs within the facilities.

The drug detection canine teams help with two ongoing initiatives at Vanderbilt University Medical Center: decreasing the misuse of opioids and decreasing violence in the workplace.

Vanderbilt University Police Department drug detection canine teams attend and complete a 40 day minimum United States Police Canine Association compliant training course. The drug detection canine teams must maintain 16 hours minimum monthly team maintenance training that is overseen by the Metro Nashville Police Department K-9 Section.  The drug detection canine teams attend a United States Police Canine Association sanctioned regional certification at least yearly.

The drug detection canine teams are part of a multi-layered approach to operational security at Vanderbilt Medical Center. They are instrumental in the detection and seizure of illegal drugs as well as provide a general deterrent to illegal activity.

K-9 Officer Akali and handler, Sergeant Robert Stanley

K-9 Officer Durby and handler, Sergeant Donald McCormick

K-9 Officer Kato and handler, Sergeant Joseph Musick

K-9 Officer Trixie and handler, Sergeant Lakosha Goodloe

To request a demonstration from one of our narcotic detection canines or educational programming concerning the canine section, please complete this request form.