Butler University Police K-9

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Butler University Police K-9 Bear, an English Labrador, is the second EOD K-9 member of the Butler University Police Department. Bear has been a huge asset to keeping the community safe.

Marcus, a Labrador mix, is a member of the Butler University Police Department (BUPD). Marcus is an EOD K9 (an Explosive Ordinance Detection Bomb Dog). He is used for sweeps of Hinkle Fieldhouse and Clowes Memorial Hall, and other campus facilities, before high-profile events. Since 2010, Butler has been partnering with Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department to conduct K9 EOD Sweeps before all men’s basketball games. It’s established best practice in law enforcement to be proactive with major events. It’s also becoming more and more standard for universities to have their own EOD K9. Indiana University recently purchased their first for the Bloomington campus. The majority of the money to purchase Marcus was donated by an anonymous donor, with additional funds provided by Southeast Family Dental and Butler athletics. Like Blue III, Marcus’ veterinary care is donated by Dr. Kurt Phillips of Mass Ave. Animal Clinic and Holistic Select will provide his food. Marcus was trained and is cared for by BUPD Officer Jason Downs. Before Butler, Downs worked at the New Castle Police Department and started their first K9 Unit. Officer Downs is a certified Dual Purpose Narcotic/Explosive Detector Dog Trainer. He is also a certifying judge through American Working Dogs (Vohne Liche Kennels). Marcus is an essential part of our mission here at BUPD to provide safety and security to students, staff and visitors of the University.

Happy National Blsck Dog Day! We love Bear so much and always missing Marcus everyday. Two of the best pups ever ❤️
10/01/2026

Happy National Blsck Dog Day! We love Bear so much and always missing Marcus everyday. Two of the best pups ever ❤️

More than 300 working dogs aided more than 10,000 first responders in the search for survivors that day. They worked end...
09/11/2026

More than 300 working dogs aided more than 10,000 first responders in the search for survivors that day. They worked endlessly almost 8 days straight especially Britagne and Tess sleeping when they could, not wanting to leave and give up the search even when survivors were not being found any longer. Sirius the yellow lab pictured was a port authority working dog and the only dog to perish that fateful day. Thank god for K9 working dogs may we never forget them or the people we lost❤️🐾🇺🇸😭🖤💙🖤

Enjoying his birthday cookie, I don’t think he ever chewed once 😂😂😂💕💕🎉🎈
05/17/2026

Enjoying his birthday cookie, I don’t think he ever chewed once 😂😂😂💕💕🎉🎈

Happy 7th birthday to our Bear boy!!! He’s always happy never has an attitude and is always ready to love and to play. ...
05/17/2026

Happy 7th birthday to our Bear boy!!! He’s always happy never has an attitude and is always ready to love and to play. He’s a great working dog but he’s always the best boy and loves his family. We wouldn’t know what to do without him. Happy birthday boody,boo boo, bearsy we love you! 🎉🎈💕💙

In honor of National Police Week we willNever forget the one who started the K9 program for BUPD, Marcus was a one in a ...
05/11/2026

In honor of National Police Week we will
Never forget the one who started the K9 program for BUPD, Marcus was a one in a million bomb dog and dog in general. He served his campus and worked hard, almost ten years to keep everyone safe and made them smile. We deeply miss him everyday since he left us in October but are so grateful he was able to enjoy retirement and grow old at home with his family. He was the best boy❤️🖤💙🖤
Marcus Allen 12-18-2009 to 10-16-2026

K9 Bear was the grand Marshall for his third year in a row for the Bulldog Jog and got a beautiful cake that also honore...
04/12/2026

K9 Bear was the grand Marshall for his third year in a row for the Bulldog Jog and got a beautiful cake that also honored his brother Marcus ❤️ this made our hearts happy knowing these boys are thought so much of. Thank you Karen it is a privilege for both Sgt Downs and Bear to be included each year!!

Happy Easter from K9 Bear and his family!! ✝️💕
04/05/2026

Happy Easter from K9 Bear and his family!! ✝️💕

K9 Bear and Sgt Downs worked the NFL Combine again this year. Bear boy was happy to report he found nothing of concern a...
03/01/2026

K9 Bear and Sgt Downs worked the NFL Combine again this year. Bear boy was happy to report he found nothing of concern all week and he searched hard!!

02/18/2026
Please pray for these officers and their family.
02/17/2026

Please pray for these officers and their family.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Officer Elliott’s family, the BGPD, and the entire Beech Grove community. Officer Elliott is a true hero who gave his life protecting those he served.

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Indianapolis, IN
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