Reno Police Department Introduces New K-9 Officer Rone

Courtesy: Reno Police Department

The Reno Police Department has a new K-9 Officer named Rone. Rone's handler is Officer Schwartz.

The Police Department’s K-9 Unit has been serving the community for over 50 years. Currently, the department utilizes German Shepherds and Labrador Retrievers. 

The German Shepherds are cross trained to serve in both a patrol function as well as in drug detection. 

The K-9 Unit relies heavily on community donations. Online donations supporting the K-9 Unit are accepted through the Reno Police Foundation PayPal account. Visit renopd.com/k9 Click the donate button near the bottom of the page. Be sure to type K-9 in the space provided below the donation amount titled,"Write a Note (Optional)." 

(Reno Police contributed to this report.)