Canine Officer Aron

Aron is a 6yr old Belgian Malinios imported from the Czech Republic for the Horseheads Police department. Officer Jamie Burgess has been employed by the Horseheads Police Department since 1997 and was selected as the department’s K-9 handler in 2001. Officer Burgess and K-9 Aron are certified by New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services as a duel purpose K-9 team. K-9 Aron is certified as a Patrol/tracking K-9 and an advanced Narcotics K-9. Currently Officer Burgess and Aron train with the Yates County K-9 training group twice a month to keep all certifications current. Since 2001 Officer Burgess and Aron have been a vital tool to the Horseheads Police Department and the community they serve. They have been successful in the apprehension of numerous suspects, the seizure of drugs, vehicles, and cash. Officer Burgess and Aron have also assisted surrounding agencies when needed. They have been an important part of our “Community Policing” philosophy by conducting several presentations throughout the year to numerous community groups, elementary and pre-schools to name a few.