{"id":3115,"date":"2026-04-29T22:01:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T22:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/pcsdblotter\/?p=3115"},"modified":"2026-04-29T22:01:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T22:01:20","slug":"jail-k9-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/pcsdblotter\/2026\/04\/29\/jail-k9-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Jail K9 Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We take you behind the scenes into the Pierce County Corrections Facility to learn about our Jail K9 Academy. During this six-week academy, our K9 handlers and their partners train and certify in narcotics detection and jail search methods. These highly trained teams play a critical role in keeping our facility safe. Locating hidden drugs, preventing overdoses, and reducing dangerous exposure for both residents and staff is crucial in our day-to-day operations. Just like our patrol K9s on the street, these dogs are more than partners. 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