CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has added three new K-9 deputies to its ranks. K-9 Knight, K-9 Recon, and K-9 Kodak recently completed their rigorous training and certification process, officially joining the CCSO K-9 Unit.
Each K-9 and their handler underwent extensive training, including tracking, narcotics detection, suspect apprehension, and obedience.
- K-9 Knight, a 15-month-old Dutch Shepherd, is partnered with Deputy Daniel Elias.
- K-9 Recon, a 14-month-old German Shepherd, is partnered with Deputy Emory Parrish.
- K-9 Kodak, a 21-month-old Belgian Malinois, replaces K-9 Odie, who retired in October 2024 after nearly six years of service. K-9 Kodak is partnered with Deputy David Elias.
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“Citrus County just gained three new canine teams to continue keeping our hometown community safe,” said Sergeant David Miller. “The amount of effort that each handler and K-9 partner exhibited during their training to improve and perfect their craft was unmatched and I’m thrilled to see what each pair accomplishes.”
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