05/14/2026
In the spirit of National Police Week, we at the Cary Police Department wanted to take the time to highlight a huge asset to our department and goodest of boys, K9 Nuke!
K9 Nuke is a 4-year-old English Labrador Retriever certified in explosive detection and tracking. K9 Nuke certifies yearly through IPWDA (International Police Working Dog Association) in explosive detection and tracking. K9 Nuke's Handler, Officer Burkett has been employed with the Cary Police Department since 2023. Officer Burkett is responsible for ensuring K9 Nuke is well-maintained and in compliance with all training and is always ready for deployment.
An explosive detection dog is a highly trained canine used to locate explosive materials through its acute sense of smell. These dogs assist law enforcement, military units, transportation security, and private security teams by screening luggage, vehicles, buildings, cargo, and public areas for potential explosive threats. Their primary functions include detecting hidden explosives, supporting bomb disposal operations, conducting security sweeps at events and airports, and helping prevent acts of terrorism or criminal activity.
A huge thank you to Officer Burkett and K9 Nuke for all they do to keep Cary safe!
