OPELIKA, Ala. – A K9 officer with the Opelika Police Department is a semi-finalist in the American Humane Hero Dog Awards after potentially saving the life of his handler and others from an armed suspect. The Belgian Malinois knocked the gun out of the fleeing suspect’s hand while apprehending him.
K9 Bane is all about the job. The Belgian Malinois is intense, focused, and would give his life to protect members of the Opelika Police Department. Bane was with another law enforcement agency before transferring to Opelika Police, who believed Bane could be a brilliant partner with the right handler and attention. K9 Bane met his match in Opelika Narcotics Detective and K9 Handler, Jacob Taylor.
Source: wrbl.com