K-9

The Maplewood Police Department currently has one canine team, Officer Robert Starkey and Kyro.

The Police Department has utilized a canine program since 1977, and since that time, 12 officers and their canine partners have dedicated a great deal of time and effort to the program.

K9 Unit

Officers

Those officers and their partners include:

  • Officer Robert Starkey and Kyro: 2022 to present
  • Sergeant Joe Demulling and Ronan: 2019 to 2025
  • Officer Todd Langner and Kody: 2016 to 2021
  • Officer Joe Demulling and Brix: 2013 to 2018
  • Officer Tony Gabriel and Yoda: 2007 to 2016
  • Officer Brian Bierdeman and Rebel: 2007 to 2016
  • Officer Steve Hiebert and Duke: 1999 to 2007
  • Officer Stan Belde and Jagr: 2000 to 2007
  • Officer Steve Palma and Jake: 1995 to 2000
  • Officer John Bohl and Shep: 1989 to 1999
  • Officer John Banick and Kodiak / Prince: 1985 to 1995
  • Officer Scott Steffen and Tiger: 1984 to 1991
  • Officer Dick Lang and Lade: 1977 to 1987