K-9

The Roseville Police Department K-9 Unit began in 1987 with two dogs. Our K-9 Teams are cross-trained in tracking, officer protection, and drug detection. Our K-9 Team training includes two training days a month, frequent training with K-9 teams from other jurisdictions and monthly training with our SWAT Team.

K-9 Officers are assigned to the Patrol Division and work a variety of shifts to ensure that their services are available to officers responding to calls for service in the City. Each K-9 Team is also on-call 24 hours a day to assist when the need arises. Currently, Department K-9 Teams are called on over 300 times per year for locating suspects, searching for drugs, searching buildings, and other uses.

	Apollo and Officer Miszkewycz Apollo (full name: Apoll von der Ost-West Verbindung) was imported from Germany in August, 2007. The team acquired Apollo in 2007, thanks to a generous donation by a citizen who wishes to remain anonymous. Apollo is certified in patrol work, narcotics detection and serves as the K9 for the Roseville/Rocklin SWAT team. Officer Scott Miszkewycz has been with the Roseville Police Department since 2005 after spending five years with the Scotts Valley Police Department.
	Eros and Officer Lawley  Eros was imported from Canada in 2010. Eros weighs approximately 70 pounds and is cross trained in both patrol work and narcotic detection. Eros's position was paid for by drug asset forfeiture funds. Officer Gage Lawley joined the Roseville Police Department in 2005 after spending four years with the Chula Vista Police Department.
	Iggy and Officer Leatherman Iggy is currently the youngest K9 at Roseville PD. Iggy is also the smallest dog on the team weighing in at only 65 pounds. Iggy was funded by donations from local businesses and citizens. Iggy’s partner, Officer Matt Leatherman joined the Roseville Police Department in 2006. Matt has been the K-9 Unit’s assistant (or chew toy) for the past 2 years and was recently appointed handler.