Inside the Texas DPS K-9 program: Strengthening border security and combating crime

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is expanding its K-9 training program, deploying highly trained dogs for drug interdiction, explosive detection, and tracking missions. Lt. Boyd Lamb, a 19-year DPS veteran, showcased their Florence, Texas training facility that transforms untrained dogs into specialized law enforcement assets. With 74 K-9 teams statewide, including drug detection, explosive detection, and tracking teams, DPS aims to integrate K-9 units into operations across Texas, ensuring highly trained dogs are ready for any mission, including border enforcement, drug detection, and search-and-rescue efforts.

Full Article