K-9 Unit

K9 Unit

The Park Forest Police Department is proud of its long-standing tradition of utilizing highly trained K-9 units to support public safety and community engagement. One of the newest members of this tradition is K-9 Lorde, a skilled German Shepherd who joined the department in 2023 alongside his handler, Officer Piszczor.

After graduating from the Shallow Creek Kennels Training Facility in Pennsylvania, K-9 Lorde and Officer Piszczor hit the ground running. Together, they have been deployed for a wide range of assignments, including narcotics detection, suspect apprehension, tracking, missing person searches, and community outreach demonstrations.

K-9 Lorde is not only a valuable asset to the department's law enforcement efforts but also a fan favorite at public events.

Choosing K-9 Officers

The role of K-9 officer is a coveted position within the Park Forest Police Department, and K-9 officers are generally chosen from the ranks of the patrol division based on dedication to duty, active, self-initiated patrolling, and an aptitude for handling the increased time demands and responsibility of being a Park Forest Police K-9 officer.