The K-9 Division of the Fayette County Sheriff's Department consists of five
sworn Deputy Sheriff's and their respective animals. The K-9 division must maintain constant daily training records
and are required to complete an annual re-certification. Chief Deputy M.A. Fridley handles a Belguim
Malinois named Niko. Niko is a multi-purpose working dog and is certified in Narcotics Detection, Tracking and Apprehension. Sgt.
T.N. Mooney handles a Belguim Malinois named Riko. Riko is a dual purpose working dog and is certified in Explosives
Detection and Tracking. D/S W.R. Callison handles a Black Labrador Retriever named Boss. Boss is trained
as dual purpose in narcotics and tracking. Cpl. S.R. Morris handles a Belguim Malinois named Herk who is a dual
purpose working dog trained in Narcotics Detection, Tracking and Apprehension. D/S W.K. Willis handles a Blood Hound
named Wilbur. Wilbur is exclusively trained in human tracking. D/S S.K. Neal handles a German Shepherd named Zeus
trained in narcotics detection, apprehension and tracking. All 6 units are avaliable to all regional law enforcement
agencies for their services. The officers as well as their respective K-9s require constant training and annual
certification through various accredited schools.
Chief Mike Fridley K-9: Niko
Sgt. Tillman "Nick" Mooney K-9: Riko
Cpl. Shannon Morris K-9: Herk
D/S William "Kevin" Willis K-9: Wilbur
D/S Wiliam "Richie" Callison K-9: Boss
D/S Steve Neal K-9: Zeus