Bellevue Police unveil newest team member: Ozzy

Published 12:12 pm Monday, August 31, 2015

The Bellevue Police Department held a meet-and-greet on Monday. Aug. 31 for the newest member of their department– Ozzy, a two-year-old police dog.

Ozzy is a German Shepherd from Slovakia. He was purchased from Vohne Liche Kennels in Indiana at the age of 16 months.

Ozzy completed over 400 hours of basic training in about four months before becoming certified as a Police Dog. He is trained in tracking, criminal apprehension, building searches, area searches, master protection, and evidence location.

Ozzy works and lives with his handler, Officer Bradley.