With the recent retirement of the two former K-9 teams at John Wayne Airport (JWA), three newly certified Explosives Detection Canine Teams have begun to serve on the front lines of security at JWA. Each team is trained to quickly locate and identify dangerous materials that may present a threat to transportation systems. The work of the K-9 teams has evolved to include searches during bomb threats associated with aircraft, airport terminals, vehicles, luggage, and cargo, as well as serving as general deterrents to criminal activity.
Sheriff Sandra Hutchens joins JWA Director Alan L. Murphy, rear left, and TSA Federal SecurityDirector B.C. Bell in welcoming the new dogs to airport security team
Photos by Sheriff's Photographer Jerry Manson
Left to right; Deputy Len Letze with "Goldy"; Deputy Dave Ray with "Cyril" and Deputy Lynn Ridenour with "Rico"
To see the Orange County Register report and photo display on the arrival of the new K-9 teams, click here.
To see the Daily Pilot story, click here.