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New K-9 helps detect explosives, aid security at Florida’s Capitol

By Brittany Caldwell, WFTV.com

New K-9 helps detect explosives, aid security at Florida’s Capitol Florida Department of Law Enforcement Capitol Police Officer Getavius Zachary and K-9 partner Hunter (FDLE). (Florida Department of Law Enforcement/Florida Department of Law Enforcement)

By Brittany Caldwell, WFTV.com

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A new K-9 explosives detective will be able to sense trouble at Florida’s capitol.

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Florida Department of Law Enforcement Capitol Police Officer Getavius Zachary introduced his new K-9 partner Hunter this week.

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This K-9 is certified to detect compounds like black powder and TNT.

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“Capitol Police’s highly trained explosive-detection K-9 teams conduct an average of 1,500 sweeps annually, in addition to their routine administrative and operational assigned tasks,” said FDLE Capitol Police Acting Director Seth Montgomery.

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Officer Zachary and Hunter will help protect those entering the Capitol Complex and may participate in the North Florida Domestic Security Task Force.

Hunter joined his handler two months ago.

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