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Meet Queen Creek police’s new members

The Queen Creek Police Department has two new members – of the four-legged variety.

QCPD K-9 Obi and K-9 Jack are now working in the community with their handlers, officer Deanna Kuhn and officer Ryan Grossman.

The community will have a chance to meet the QCPD K-9 units at the upcoming Public Safety Day from 9-11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 4 at 20727 Civic Parkway. For more information about Public Safety Day visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/PublicSafetyDay.

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First Responders

Meet Queen Creek police’s new members

Posted Thursday, January 12, 2023 5:01 pm

The Queen Creek Police Department has two new members – of the four-legged variety.

QCPD K-9 Obi and K-9 Jack are now working in the community with their handlers, officer Deanna Kuhn and officer Ryan Grossman.

Obi and Jack will both be used for search and detection operations or tasks. Jack will be trained in narcotics detection. Obi is trained in explosives detection.

Both K-9s will also aid in locating missing or endangered people and fleeing suspects.

In a press release, the department states that having “canines trained in different scent disciplines is a valuable asset to the community and enhances the level of service they will be able to provide to Queen Creek residents.”

QCPD is also hosting a community outreach event in partnership with a local business. “Chips and Salsa with a Cop” from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19 at Someburros, 20707 E. Maya Road.