Police K9 Radio

Police K9 Radio is hosted by Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman. Gregg has 22 years of law enforcement experience, 15 of which were as a K9 handler. Gregg is also the owner of D-Tac K9 and is the trainer for 21 law enforcement agencies. Rich has 15 years of K9 handling experience and is a trainer for D-Tac K9. Together they will be interviewing some of the top trainers and experts in the police K9 community and will be sharing their insight and experiences with you.

Interview with Dr. Melanie 06/02/2025

K9 Saves Suspect's Life 05/12/2025

K9 Saves Suspect's Life YOUTUBE LINK to view Video of Deployment "Suspect's car is on fire!" Sgt. Matt Allert and Deputy Shane Day (Riverside Sheriff's K9) debrief a deployment in which the use of a canine brings a dangerous situation to a safe conclusion. Episode Summary In this episode of Police K9 Radio, we break down a powerful real-world deployment where a police K9’s decision-making and training directly saved the life of a suspect. This incident flips the script on the usual apprehension narrative and puts the focus on preservation of life — a responsibility every handler carries. If you’re a working handler, supervisor, or trainer, this episode is a must-listen. We dissect the incident step-by-step, focusing on tactical choices, canine control, and the split-second decisions that made the difference between life and death. What You’ll Learn • Real-World Deployment Analysis: How a K9 team’s restraint, control, and training helped preserve life during a volatile encounter. • Handler Judgement Under Pressure: Making the right call when lives are on the line — including the suspect’s. • Training That Transfers to the Street: Why your obedience, out, and recall reps matter more than ever. • Tactical Integration: How the K9 handler worked seamlessly with patrol and command to manage the scene. • Ethics and Expectations: The evolving role of police K9s in a time where every bite, video, and decision is scrutinized. Why It Matters This episode challenges conventional thinking and highlights the life-saving potential of police dogs beyond apprehension. It’s a wake-up call for those still chasing bites and ignoring discipline, control, and scenario-based training. Perfect For: • K9 Handlers looking to elevate their decision-making • Trainers building real-world reliability • Supervisors evaluating deployment tactics • Agencies striving for balanced K9 programs Trusted Sponsors Support the companies that support our working dogs: • Inukshuk Professional Dog Food – Fuel for performance. InukshukPro.com • Ray Allen Manufacturing – Gear that works as hard as your dog. RayAllen.com • Black Jack Leather – Hand-crafted tools for serious K9 teams. BlackJacksLeather.com • Sauna Box – Recovery tools for handlers who go hard. Use code “K9” for 10% off. SaunaBox.com ⸻ Follow us for more no-nonsense, boots-on-the-ground K9 talk: • Instagram: @PoliceK9Radio • Facebook: Police K9 Radio • Contact Us: [email protected] /episode/index/show/policek9radio/id/36538635