K-9 Unit
The K-9 Unit was created as a proactive measure to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors to campus. Since September 11, 2001, UT Administrators have tried to provide for better public safety by changing procedures concerning how large gatherings are handled. The university felt that an explosive-detecting dog would be a valuable addition to the security of the campus since we are a venue for many large sporting events, concerts and other public gatherings.
The K-9 Unit enables UTPD to sweep for explosives before events begin and will help provide the public with a little more peace of mind.
Each canine and their handler completed five weeks of training at Global Training Academy, a world recognized K-9 training facility in Somerset, Texas. Robby and Maatje are certified in explosive recognition and patrol.
Officer Taylor and Robby
Robby, a Belgian Malinois, joined UTPD on October 28, 2002. Officer Jason Taylor is Robby’s handler and joined UTPD in 1999.
Sgt. Stock and Maatje
In January 2005, UTPD welcomed its second canine, Maatje. Sgt. Robert Stock serves as Maatje’s handler and joined UTPD in 2001.
