Salisbury PD announces new K-9

SALISBURY, Md. – The Salisbury Police Department has officially welcomed its newest police K-9.

On Monday, the Salisbury City Council voted to accept the donation of the Belgian Malinois mix from Throw Away Dogs Project, which is an internationally-recognized nonprofit organization that helps train dogs into law enforcement canines.

The K-9, named Chaos, had initially been in training for bed bug detection, but officials say he was found to respond better to police work and detection training. Chaos, alongside handler PFC A. Gutierrez, completed an initial 6-week K-9 training where he was certified in explosive detection.

“Chaos has been wonderful at adapting and training alongside me as his new handler,” said Gutierrez. “The unspoken connection is still growing, but I am very honored to have been chosen to work in the K-9 unit. Chaos will make a great partner and asset to our team.”

Chaos’ donation was organized by Delmarva K-9, who then connected Chaos to the Throw Away Dogs Project. Chaos was entirely donated, leaving the Salisbury Police Department to fund only the six weeks of training for Chaos and PFC Gutierrez, in addition to equipment needed for operations.

Chaos will join Axle, Bolt, and Hank at SPD, with shifts beginning this month.