Get To Know Police Department’s New Dual-Purpose K9

(From Tiffin Police Chief David Pauly)

Madison is a three-year-old black Labrador Retriever serving as a dual-purpose K9 for the Tiffin Police Department. She is specially trained in Electronic Storage Device Detection (ESDD) and also serves as a comfort dog for the department and community.

Madison was provided to the Tiffin Police Department by the United States Secret Service at no cost to the City of Tiffin. In early May, Detective Eric England traveled to the National Computer Forensics Institute in Hoover, Alabama, where he met his new partner. Madison had already completed her specialized training and even assisted instructors in training Detective England during the two-week program. The team received their training through Jordan Detection K9 of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Together, Detective England and Madison work to combat child exploitation and human trafficking by locating hidden electronic storage devices that may contain critical evidence. These devices can range from desktop computers and cellular phones to microSD cards capable of storing thousands of images and files related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

In addition to providing Madison at no cost, several organizations have generously contributed to her ongoing care and operational readiness. Operation Underground Railroad (OUR Rescue) has committed to covering Madison’s food, veterinary expenses, annual recertifications, and other care and maintenance costs. OUR Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting law enforcement agencies in the fight against human trafficking and child exploitation. Through the generosity of its donors, the organization provides millions of dollars in assistance to law enforcement agencies each year.

Another nonprofit organization, Protecting K9 Heroes, has supplied Detective England with a specialized emergency medical kit containing first-aid equipment designed to provide immediate care for Madison in the event of an injury or emergency while on duty.

Thanks to the generous support of the United States Secret Service, OUR Rescue, Protecting K9 Heroes, and the many donors who support these organizations, the Tiffin Police Department has gained a valuable resource in the fight against child exploitation and human trafficking. Madison’s unique abilities will not only benefit the citizens of Tiffin but will also assist neighboring communities and law enforcement agencies throughout the region.

The Tiffin Police Department extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make this partnership possible.

Included in this post are several recent photos of Detective England and Madison during a visit to the Friendship Club. The photos capture Madison demonstrating her specialized electronic storage device detection skills, as well as spending time interacting with members of the Friendship Club. These moments highlight not only Madison’s important investigative role in combating child exploitation and human trafficking, but also her ability to serve as a comfort dog and build positive connections within our community.

Chief Pauly