New Castle County police recently added several new members to its force − three 1-year-old K9s.
Meet the dogs and their handlers.
K9 Hammer
At just a year old, the shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix hails from Holland. County police said he’s ready to take on the challenge alongside his new partner, Sr. Cpl. Devan Williams.
New K9 Hammer, a shepherd/Malinois mix from Holland, is shown on the day of introduction to his handler, Senior Cpl. Devan Williams, in the parking lot of the New Castle County Police Department near New Castle on April 14, 2025.
K9 Colt
Originally from Slovakia, Colt is a high-energy 1-year-old Belgian Malinois who is teamed up with Officer Vaughn Currinder.
New K9 Colt, a Belgian Malinois from Slovakia, is shown on the day of introduction to his handler, Officer First Class Vaughn Currinder, in the parking lot of the New Castle County Police Department near New Castle on April 14, 2025.
K9 Ramza
Say hi to Ramza, a “sleek and driven” Dutch shepherd from Croatia. Just over a year old, he’s already forming a strong bond with his handler, Officer Lathie Nichol.
New K9 Ramza, a Dutch shepherd from Croatia, is shown on the day of introduction to his handler, Officer First Class Lathie Nichol, in the parking lot of the New Castle County Police Department near New Castle on April 14, 2025.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Meet New Castle County Police’s newest additions − 3 K-9 officers