Bruno
Bruno is a German Shepherd, born on April 18, 2024. He’s been partnered with Officer Olivia Gottschald. K-9 Bruno’s function is Narcotics Detection, Criminal Apprehension, Handler Protection, Tracking, Evidence, and Suspect Locator.
Among his abilities, K-9 Bruno loves his Nerf ball, the snow, and his favorite snack is a bowl of ice! Bruno also loves his two fur brothers, Jack and Goose. He loves having the partition open in the squad and getting pets throughout the shift and keeping a close eye on mom.
Bruno had a good call assisting DPD in January 2026. We were called for a vehicle sniff and Bruno alerted to the passenger side door. Officers searched the vehicle and located nearly 20 grams of fentanyl.
Kylo
Kylo joined the Hermantown Police Department and works with Officer Lucas Hedin. He is a Belgian Shepherd trained to detect narcotics, track, and apprehend suspects.
K-9 Kylo was born on September 8, 2024 and is very energetic. He loves to jump and bark!
