If you would like to make a donation to the Grand Island Police Department K9 Unit,  please come to the Law Enforcement Center at 111 Public Safety Dr.

K9 - Officer Cello

Breed: Dutch Shepherd

Name: Cello #801K

Named after Officer Marcello #460

Gender: Male

DOB: October 25, 2021

Country of Origin: France

Certified in Patrol, Narcotics, and Tracking

Bought from BlueStreak K9, Jonesboro, AR

Veteran since 2024

Dutch Shepherd

Highly Effective in Law Enforcement.

Dutch Shepherds are ideal working dogs for Law Enforcement due to their intelligence, versatility, and their strong work ethic. They are a very loyal breed that are able to stay calm under pressure, making them perfect and reliable partners for officers in demanding situations.

Therapy Dog - Officer Boone

Breed: English Lab

Name: Boone

Gender: Male

DOB: September 8th, 2023

City of Grand Island

Police Department

Veteran since 2024

Boone was purchased by a generous donation from Hornady Manufacturing and is assigned to the School Resource Officer (SRO) program with GIPD.  The purpose of a therapy dog is to provide psychological support and comfort to people in need. Therapy dogs can help reduce stress and anxiety, increase self-esteem, and improve mood.  Boone is primarily used in schools to break down barriers and provide comfort to kids who are anxious or stressed about school.  

As a Police K9, Boone and his handler attend various events around Grand Island to reach out to the public to help spark communication between police officers and community members.  He is not used on routine patrol and is not trained in detection or apprehension like other Police K9s. 

Retired K9 - Officer Cochise

Retired: November 12, 2024

Breed: Belgian Malinois

Name: Cochise

Gender: Male

DOB: May 9, 2014

City of Grand Island

Police Department

Veteran Since 2017

Belgian Malinois

Ideally Suited for Law Enforcement and Detection.

Naturally protective but not overly aggressive, Mali-nois are agile, driven and work-loving. They are social and operate well with multiple handlers. Two coats of hair allow them to adapt to a wide range of climate conditions.