Massillon Police Department K-9 Unit

09/29/2026

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K9 Luka is raising funds through Spikes K9 Fund to help provide him with a ballistic vest.

We’re asking our community to help us reach Luka’s fundraising goal! Any donation, no matter the amount, is greatly appreciated and will go toward helping protect Luka while he works to protect our community.

Please consider sharing Luka’s fundraising page to help us spread the word! Thank you for your continued support of the Massillon Police K9 Unit! 🐾

Massillon Police K9 Unit (K9 Luka)

08/24/2026

Following a recent pursuit, the suspects fled and attempted to hide a bag containing two illegally possessed fi****ms and several loaded magazines in a nearby resident’s yard.

After the suspects were apprehended, K9 Lennox was deployed to conduct an article search of the area. During the search, Lennox successfully located the bag and its contents that had been hidden on the property.

Today, the homeowner stopped by the department with some treats for Lennox to express how thankful she was that he located the items, and helped get them safely out of her yard. We always appreciate the support, and Lennox definitely appreciates the treats! Goooood boy, Lennox! 🐾

07/06/2026

The Massillon Police Department joins law enforcement agencies across Ohio in mourning the tragic loss of a Rittman Police officer who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

We ask our community to keep the injured officers, the critically injured Wayne County K9, their families, fellow officers, and all first responders in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

Our hearts are with the entire Rittman community as they face this heartbreaking tragedy. We stand beside them today and in the days ahead, honoring the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of those who serve.

06/07/2026

Join us in congratulating K9 Luka and Ptl. Anthony on this accomplishment! We look forward to following their journey and sharing their future achievements. We’re excited to have them on the team and know they’ll be a great asset to both our unit and the department.

🐾🚔 Congratulations to Patrolman Anthony and K-9 Luka! 🚔🐾

The Massillon Police Department is proud to announce that Patrolman Anthony and his K-9 partner, Luka, have successfully completed their extensive K-9 training program.

Over the course of their training, the team dedicated countless hours to developing the skills, trust, and teamwork required to serve our community effectively. Together, they trained in obedience, tracking, article searches, criminal apprehension, and other specialized law enforcement disciplines that will help enhance public safety.

The bond between a handler and K-9 is built through hard work, commitment, and countless hours spent training side by side. Patrolman Anthony and K-9 Luka have demonstrated exceptional dedication throughout this process, and we are excited to see them begin serving together as a certified K-9 team.

Please join us in congratulating Patrolman Anthony and Luka on this outstanding accomplishment. We look forward to the positive impact they will make for our department and community.

👏 Congratulations, Patrolman Anthony and Luka!

05/12/2026

Please join us in wishing K9 Loki a happy retirement! K9 Loki faithfully served the citizens of Massillon and surrounding communities for approximately 5 years. Throughout his career, he was an asset to both our K9 Unit and the department, helping us keep our community safe in many ways.

We thank him for his dedicated service, and wish him a long, healthy, and well deserved retirement with his family. One last goooood boy, Loki! 🐾🐕

05/02/2026

Police K-9 Association supporters — we need your help! 🐺 We’re gearing up for the 2026 PK9A® Golf Outing FORE K-9's Friday, June 19, 2026, and we’re looking for sponsors to help make this event a success! 🐕💙

✨ Sponsorship Levels Available ✨

🥇 ACE Sponsor – $5,000 (1 of 1 remaining)
🥈 EAGLE Sponsor – $1,000 (2 remaining)
🥉 BIRDIE Sponsor – $500 (8 remaining)
🎖 PAR Sponsor – $250 (10 remaining)
⛳️ HOLE Sponsor – $100 (Unlimited)

🌟 All sponsorships should be completed online by visiting PK9Agolf.com 🌟

100% of event proceeds directly support our active and retired K-9 teams — these incredible dogs work tirelessly to protect our communities, and this is your chance to give back while gaining great visibility for your business or personal contribution. As a registered 501(c)(3), your donation is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

04/17/2026

Another example of why we invest in our K9 Unit. Another drug trafficker has been sentenced to prison following an F1 Co***ne conviction. Gooood boy, Luiz! 🐾

04/13/2026

The Massillon Police Department is proud to introduce our newest K9 team member, K9 Luka. Luka is a 1.5 year old German Shepherd, and is partnered with Ptl. Anthony #175. The two officially began K9 training today with the Police K-9 Association.

K9 Luka is a dual-purpose K9, and will be trained in patrol functions and narcotics detection work. Over the coming weeks, Luka and his handler will be working side by side to build a strong bond and develop the skills needed to serve our community and surrounding areas.

Please join us in welcoming K9 Luka, and wishing him and Ptl. Anthony good luck as they start their journey together. 🐾

02/19/2026

02/19/2026