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The Sheboygan Police Department has maintained an active canine program since 1989.  The first three canines on the Department were dual-purpose.  They were used for patrol work and narcotics detection.  The first handler was Lt. Jeff Johnston and his K-9 partner Cello.  Officer David Adams took over in 1995 with his K-9 partner Daro.  In January 2000, Officer Eric Edson's K-9 partner Duc, began his tour of duty.

The ever changing atmosphere and mode of operation of criminal elements within the City of Sheboygan demonstrated the need for a single purpose narcotics canine team.  The Department has seen an increase in narcotic arrests and drug related crimes over the past several years.  The K-9 Unit is a proactive component that joins specific efforts to fight drugs in the community.  The other efforts include the continued collaboration of the Sheboygan County MEG Unit, the Sheboygan Police Street Crimes Unit, and the Community Policing Unit.


Officer Trish Burington
 
In March of 2006, the Sheboygan Police Department added the first single purpose canine to patrol.  Officer Burington was partnered with   K-9 Bailey.  Bailey served the City of Sheboygan for three years.  K-9 Bailey retired in May of 2009.   
 

In  March 2009, Officer Officer Burington was partnered with K-9 Bud. Officer Burington, a nine year veteran on the Sheboygan Police Department, is the senior K-9 Officer for the K-9 Division.  Officer Burington's K-9 partner, Bud, is a Chocolate Labrador Mix, that specializes in the detection of narcotics. Both work on second shift, in patrol. 



Officer Todd Danen
In November, 2009, Officer Danen was partnered with K-9 Kramer.  Officer Todd Danen, a six year veteran on the Sheboygan Police Department,  was selected to join the current  K-9 Unit. Officer Danen went down to New Mexico in the beginning of November to meet his new K-9 partner, Kramer. There, they both underwent extensive training in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Kramer, a Yellow Labrador Mix,  specializes in the detection of narcotics. Both work on third shift,  in patrol. 


K-9 Bud and K-9 Kramer

The K-9 Units are available for group demonstrations.  Demonstrations can be scheduled by contacting Officer Burington.

The Sheboygan Police Department recognizes that education of youth, and the general public, is a priority in curtailing drug activity.  The K-9 presentations will provide insight into the consequences of drug use, and assist in building a positive relationship with the public by working together in combating drugs.  Demonstrations can be scheduled by contacting Officer Burington.


The K-9 Unit is supervised by Lt. Scott Mittelstadt.
Contact Information:

Officer Trisha Burington, (920) 459-3333 or trisha.burington@ci.sheboygan.wi.us

Officer Todd Danen, (920) 459-3333 or
todd.danen@ci.sheboygan.wi.us

Lt. Scott Mittelstadt, (920) 459-3333 or scott.mittelstadt@ci.sheboygan.wi.us