The Jonesboro Police Department currently utilizes three K-9 teams, which are assigned to the Patrol Division and Prowl Unit.  Each K-9 team consists of a veteran patrol officer and their canine partner.

The K-9 teams were created to assist police personnel with tracking suspects, searching for articles or evidence of a crime, conducting building searches, assisting in the arrest or apprehension of felons, searching for lost persons, and detecting the presence of narcotics.  The K-9 teams are nationally certified in a variety of crime fighting disciplines, as well as obedience and handler protection.  The K-9 teams' service to the community and their fellow officers has proven to be invaluable.

For more information or should you have questions regarding the K-9 Units, please contact officer Anthony Zaffarano at (870) 935-5562.





            Officer R Davis and his late K-9 partner Mec

Some current K9 members of the Jonesboro Police Department are pictured below:

Mick is a mixed breed narcotic detection dog that has been with the department since January 2008.  He is currently handled by Officer Cassie Brandon and they are assigned to the Prowl Unit. 

Mick

Sampson is a Belgian Malinois "patrol dog" that has been with the department since 2005.  He is currently handled by Officer Chad Henson and they are assigned to the Prowl Unit.

Sampson

Max is a Belgian Malinois patrol dog that has been with the department since 2002.  He is currently handled by Officer Tony Zaffarano.  They are assigned to 3rd shift patrol.

Max

Hondz is a Belgian Malinois patrol dog that has been with the department since 2009.  He is currently handled by Officer Paul Williams and they are assigned to 2nd Shift.

Hondz