Barnstable Police K9 Foundation

05/31/2026

The Barnstable Police K9 Foundation is saddened to hear of the loss of Yarmouth Police Department’s K9 Satu. We keep Officer Kramer, his family and the men and women of the Yarmouth Police Department in our thoughts.

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YARMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES PASSING OF K9 SATU

It is with deep sadness that the Yarmouth Police Department announces the passing of K9 Satu, who suffered a sudden medical emergency on Saturday morning.

Born in Hungary, Satu came to the Yarmouth Police Department from Shallow Creek Kennels in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania. For more than 10 years, he proudly served alongside his handler, K9 Officer Mike Kramer, as a highly skilled and dedicated patrol dog.

Throughout his distinguished career, Satu was trained in tracking, building and area searches, evidence recovery, crowd control, and handler protection. He also served in a tactical role as a SWAT K9 with the Cape Cod Regional SWAT Team, providing invaluable support in some of the region’s most challenging situations.

Satu was more than a police dog, he was a loyal partner, a trusted protector, and a beloved member of the Yarmouth Police Department family.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Officer Kramer, his family, the members of the Yarmouth Police Department, and all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside Satu.

Satu will be greatly missed, but his legacy of service will never be forgotten.

05/19/2026

We are excited to announce our 2026 50th Anniversary fundraiser this year in partnership with !!! Come join us on June 25, 2026 from 6PM-10PM for swag, drinks, auctions and more. Also available is our limited edition beer with our custom foundation label, on tap and available in 4 packs. Stay tuned for sneak peaks at our summer merchandise line which will be available that night. First 100 tickets sold online will receive a limit edition glass. Like and follow for updates on items available for auction and give aways!! Tickets will go live soon! Stay tuned!

05/17/2026

Big shout out to Officer Ruth and his K9 partner Romko for their graduation from ballistic detection school. Officer Ruth and K9 Romko are one of two ballistic detection K9 Teams on the Cape. Great job! 🔫🔫

05/12/2026

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05/12/2026

05/12/2026

It is with great sadness that the Barnstable Police K-9 Foundation learned of the unexpected passing of Joe Carlson.

Joe was one of the founding members instrumental in the creation of the Barnstable Police K-9 Foundation, and his philanthropic support continued to benefit our organization year after year.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Joe’s family during this difficult time and want to recognize and honor his unwavering generosity and continued support over the years—much of which was never publicly known.

05/04/2026

Appreciate for having us over to meet their students and show off our K9s! 🐾🐾

01/29/2026

Great morning for the pups and the kids! 🐾

01/13/2026

The Barnstable Police Department is proud to welcome another new member, K-9 Madison! Madison is a 1.5 year-old Labrador specially trained in narcotics detection.
K-9 Madison is certified to detect the odors of illegal narcotics, including fentanyl, he**in, co***ne, and methamphetamine.

K-9 Madison will be a valuable asset to the Barnstable community and surrounding areas as we continue our efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and keep our residents safe.

K-9 Madison and her handler, Patrol Officer John Gardiner, successfully completed 12 weeks of intensive training with the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department and the Massachusetts Department of Correction.

K-9 Madison was obtained from Katalyst Kennels in Connecticut. Welcome to Barnstable Madison! 🐾

01/13/2026

Meet the Barnstable Police Department’s newest K-9 partner! 🐾
ESD K-9 Evie “EV” is a 2 year old Labrador specially trained in Electronic Storage Detection (ESD). This four-legged tech expert can locate hidden digital devices like cell phones, USB drives, and portable storage devices—helping investigators protect victims and strengthen investigations. K-9 Evie and her handler, Detective Christopher Botsford have completed over 8 weeks of training including 2 weeks at the National Computer Forensic Institute. She was initially trained by Jordan Detection and was sponsored by the United States Secret Service. Welcome Evie! 🐾