Meet Sheriff K-9 "Zeus"

Sheriff Aaron Mitchell announces K-9 "Zeus" is the newest employee of the Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office. "Zeus" is a one-year-old male German Shepherd born in Poland in July 2022. "Zeus" and his handler T.N.T. Sgt Nick Sandel recently trained together for five weeks at U.S. K9 Unlimited in Abbeville, Louisiana. "Zeus" is now certified in Patrol Work, Criminal Apprehension, and Narcotics (Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Heroin, Marijuana, and Ecstasy) through U.S. K9 Unlimited. Sgt Sandel's former partner K-9 "Kay" is an almost 10-year-old male Dutch Shepard who served Sabine Parish since 2019. "Kay" retired on August 8, 2023. "Kay" had all the same certifications as "Zeus". "Kay" will remain at home with Sgt Sandel where he will live out the rest of his days. K-9s normally work until they are 10 years old before they are retired. K-9 "Zeus" will take "Kay's" place alongside Sgt Sandel and the Tactical Narcotics Team to combat illegal narcotics in Sabine Parish. "Zeus" will also be able to locate dangerous suspects who flee from law enforcement. Sheriff Mitchell said a K-9 will always be a necessary and valuable member of the Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office.