(11/22/12) - They have been recognized as one of the top K9 teams around and they work right here in Mid-Michigan.
"It's a very dangerous job," says Mt. Morris Township Police Lt. Matt Lasky.
On a recent Tuesday, we tagged along as Mt. Morris Township Police Officer Jeff Iski and his partner Cash trained.
They train alongside some of the other K9 teams in Genesee County.
"We have one in Mt Morris Township, two in the Genesee County Sheriff's Department, one in Swartz Creek, one in Flint Twp and one in Burton," Iski says.
They are a unique breed. There's few left when police departments have to closely consider if they can afford this type of tool.
"We've been one of the longest running dog programs in the county," Lasky says. He used to be the department's K9 handler.
Mt. Morris Township Police have found it's very valuable for them.
"We just did an armed robbery on Pierson Road," Iski says. "We ended up finding the suspect, Cash did on the track, and then we went back and located the gun he had thrown."
"Tracking is his specialty," Iski says.
His numbers back that up. Since Cash and Iski have been at it, since 2007, they've responded to more than 500 calls.
"Forty felony arrests, with tracking or building search apprehensions, and approximately 60 narcotic arrests," Iski says.
In June, a police detective was shot at responding to a shots fired call.
Officers responded quickly - Cash and Iski tracked the suspects. They were arrested and charged.
That incident got them nominated for the National Association of Police Canine Handlers K9 team of the year.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:05:13 GMT
(06/19/13) - Thousands of teachers, administrators, and parents are rallying for public education at the state capitol in Lansing. The Save Michigan's Public School Rally is expected to last a couple
Some say a plan to dissolve struggling school districts, including one in Mid-Michigan, is an attack on public schools.
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:04 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:04:51 GMT
(6/19/13) - Recovering cancer patients in Flint are going to have a brand new place to call home. McLaren held a housewarming party for their newly-built Hospitality House. Cancer patients will be able
(6/19/13) - Recovering cancer patients in Flint are going to have a brand new place to call home. McLaren held a housewarming party for their newly-built Hospitality House. Cancer patients will be able
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:03 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:03:04 GMT
(06/19/2012) The Republican-led Michigan Senate has given the green light to bills that will allow the state to selectively dissolve troubled school districts and send the students to neighboring schools. The
(06/19/2012) The Republican-led Michigan Senate has given the green light to bills that will allow the state to selectively dissolve troubled school districts and send the students to neighboring schools. The
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:49:51 GMT
(6/19/13) - We are getting our very first look inside of the new and improved 501 Bar and Grill in downtown Flint. The restaurant took over the space next door, previously occupied by Wizeguys Pizza and
(6/19/13) - We are getting our very first look inside of the new and improved 501 Bar and Grill in downtown Flint. The restaurant took over the space next door, previously occupied by Wizeguys Pizza and
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:44:03 GMT
(6/19/13) - The Saginaw School board votes YES tonight on the next part of their 5-year deficit elimination plan which includes school closures and 31 teacher layoffs. As we've reported, the district
(6/19/13) - The Saginaw School board votes YES tonight on the next part of their 5-year deficit elimination plan which includes school closures and 31 teacher layoffs. As we've reported, the district
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:41:14 GMT
(06/19/2013) The fate of a gene see county school building is in limbo tonight leaving parents and teaching wondering where their kids will attend classes next year. The Genesee Area Skill Center is
The fate of a Genesee county school building is in limbo tonight leaving parents and teaching wondering where their kids will attend classes next year.
