Help support our K9 Program!
Our 2025 fundraiser is over, but you can still help our program!
Check out the 2025 K9 Dinner recap!
Why Your Support Matters
Our K9 officers are more than just working dogs—they’re trusted partners in protecting our community. Each K9 team undergoes rigorous training in detection, tracking, and patrol work to help locate missing persons, uncover narcotics, and de-escalate dangerous situations. But this level of excellence comes at a cost.
From protective vests to medical care, specialized training, and transportation equipment, maintaining a K9 program requires ongoing financial support. Unlike other units, K9 teams often rely on donations and fundraising to stay mission-ready.
Your contribution will help fund:
- Purchase and training of our next K9
- Continued training and certification
- Veterinary care and wellness supplies
- Essential safety gear for both handlers and dogs
When you give, you’re not just donating—you’re investing in public safety, community outreach, and the wellbeing of our four-legged heroes.
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Meet Our K9 Team
The Anderson Police Department currently maintains two canine teams. The K9 Unit is primarily funded by financial contributions from members of the community. The donations are used to sustain the canine program by covering the cost of numerous expenditures such as veterinary care, equipment, and specialized training.
If you would like to make a donation to the K9 Unit, please contact Sgt. Brandon Smith at bsmith@andersonpolice.org.
Officer
Kyle Carpenter & K9 Riggs
Serving together since 2022, Officer Kyle Carpenter and K9 Riggs are an experienced and skilled patrol unit. K9 Riggs is a 3-year-old German Shepherd born in the Netherlands. Like Rip, Riggs is a dual-purpose K9 certified in drug detection and apprehension. In addition, Riggs is specially trained to locate articles carrying human scent and is highly proficient in tracking suspects. Known for his strong loyalty, Riggs shares a special bond with Officer Carpenter and remains fiercely dedicated to him.
Officer
Nash Folden & K9 Rip
On patrol together since 2023, Officer Nash Folden and K9 Rip form a highly effective K9 team. K9 Rip is a 2-year-old German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix originally from Slovakia. He is a dual-purpose K9, certified in both drug detection and suspect apprehension. Despite his strong work ethic and impressive capabilities, Rip is also known for his friendly personality. He loves attention from the community and enjoys being pet almost as much as he enjoys his detection work.
