6-30-18

SUSPECT IN CUSTODY

The Kocher Method handler and Erath County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Erick Reynolds and K9 Pearl arrived on scene of a theft to assist investigator after a theft. Deputy Reynolds and K9 Pearl arrived at the scene of the theft and quickly picked up the subjects scent. K9 Pearl trailed to the location where the arrest of the suspect occurred, confirming the investigators arrest. K9 Pearl also alerted on the stolen property, which was hidden under some brush. Deputy Reynolds had this to say of their success "Can’t thank 'INBTI Instructor Kevin Pirtle and MARK-9 Rescue' and 'INBTI member' Wayne Leach with Global Safety K9 OPS for all the help in Pearl’s training we’ve received. And a huge thank you to everyone that has acted as runners and gave the hounds someone to chase."

We would like to thank Deputy Reynolds for his countless hours of training with K9 Pearl with The Kocher Method (TKM) that enabled this success and for your continuing dedication to protecting your community!

Thank you as well to INBTI Instructor Kevin Pirtle for his dedication to instructing TKM to law enforcement and search and rescue K9 handlers which empowered Deputy Reynolds and K9 Pearls success!

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