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K-9 Unit
Two teams of an officer and a specially trained male German shepherd make up the K-9 unit.
Edina police dogs, working with their assigned police partner, go through extensive training in agility, obedience, tracking, criminal apprehension and handler protection.
The City's K-9s are certified in Patrol and Narcotics Detection. Their training meets U.S. Police Canine Association standards.
K-9 Blitz
Badge number | 14 |
Partner | Officer Sean Young |
Born in | Slovakia |
Date of birth | Dec. 16, 2013 |
Joined Edina Police | Feb. 3, 2015 |
Status | Active |
K-9 Gryf
Badge number | 16 |
Partner | Officer Mike Bengston |
Born in | Poland |
Date of birth | May 7, 2016 |
Joined Edina Police | Nov. 30, 2017 |
Status | Active |
K-9 Ike
Badge number | 15 |
Partner | Officer Mike Bengston |
Born in | The Netherlands |
Date of birth | May 1, 2015 |
Joined Edina Police | Jan. 6, 2017 |
Status | Retired Sept. 8, 2017 (due to epilepsy) |
K-9 Blade
Badge number | 13 |
Partner | Officer Jason Behr |
Born in | Slovakia |
Date of birth | Aug. 15, 2008 |
Joined Edina Police | March 8, 2010 |
Status | Retired Dec. 31, 2016 |
Died | May 15, 2017 |
K-9 Diesel
Badge Number | 12 |
Partner | Officer Mike Seeger |
Born in | Slovakia |
Date of birth | Jan. 18, 2005 |
Joined Edina Police | March 6, 2006 |
Status | Retired Dec. 27, 2014 |
Died | Jan. 3, 2015 |
K-9 Kodiak
Badge number | 11 |
Partner | Sgt. Kevin Rofidal |
Born in | Czech Republic |
Date of birth | April 3, 2000 |
Joined Edina Police | March 14, 2002 |
Status | Retired March 4, 2010 |
Died | March 7, 2014 |
K-9 Memorial
A memorial to all the dogs who have served Edina Police stands outside the Police Department. Learn more about this memorial artwork.
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Police Department
Physical Address
4801 W. 50th St.
Edina, MN 55424
Phone 952-826-1610
Emergency: Call 911
Administration: 952-826-1610
24-hour Dispatch: 952-826-1600
Hours
24 hours a day
Administration hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet the Team