09/14/2026
🐾 Who let the dogs out!
The Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9s, that is! 🐕🦺💻📱
These four-legged investigators are unlike traditional police K9s. ESD K9s are specially trained to use their incredible sense of smell to locate electronic devices capable of storing digital evidence—including cell phones, flash drives, SD cards, trackers, hard drives, and other electronic storage devices.
Working alongside the Utah Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, ESD K9s help investigators locate hidden, concealed, or disguised devices that may contain critical evidence in child exploitation investigations.
But these K9s have another important job. ❤️
As lovable Labrador Retrievers, they also provide comfort and support to officers, agents, victims, and families during some of the most difficult moments they may face. They also play an important role in community outreach, helping children see law enforcement not only as protectors, but as people—and pups—they can trust.
From finding hidden technology to providing a little comfort when it’s needed most, these K9s truly make a difference.
They search. They protect. They comfort. They serve. 🐾💙