K9 officers

K9 Beau

K9 Officer BEAU

     Beau is a Chocolate Labrador Retriever.  He is from the Southern State K9's in Hattiesburg, MS and joined the Jackson County Sheriff's Department in 2020.  Beau began his training as early as 3 months old and is certified in narcotics detection. 

     Beau is assigned to the South Mississippi Metropolitan Enforcement Team.  He patrols as an Interdiction Officer and is a great asset to the sheriff's department.  Beau is great with kids and is always excited to go to work.

Handler: Will Anderson

K9 Lars

K9 officer LARS

     Lars is a Dutch Shepard.  He came from the Netherlands when he was just over a year old, weighing at 60 pounds. He went through 6 weeks of training for obedience, detection and apprehension.  Lars joined the Jackson County Sheriff's Department in 2021

     Lars is assigned to patrol and enjoys going to work every day.  He loves to play with his toys.  Lars thinks he is a small dog and will lay in your lap to have his ears scratched. 

Handler: Glen Montgomery

K9 Markos

K9 officer MARKOS

     Markos is a Belgian Malinois.  He joined the Jackson County Sheriff's Department in 2021 when he was three years old and weighed 70 pounds. He went through a 6-week training for narcotics detection and apprehension.

     Markos is assigned to patrol and the Jackson County Sheriff's Emergency Service Unit.  When he's not working, Markos enjoys playing fetch in the yard and turning kids' toys into his personal chew toys.

Handler: Jonathan Landry

K9 Sniper

k9 officer sniper

     Sniper is a Belgian Malinois.  He joined the Jackson County Sheriff's Department in 2022.  Sniper went through training for patrol, tracking and narcotics detection.

     Sniper is assigned to patrol and is always excited to go to work.  When he is off duty, Sniper enjoys playing with his favorite toy, meeting new people and visiting schools.

Handler: Jesse Diaz