Date: 06/10/2025
WESTMINSTER, Colo -- The Westminster Police Department (WPD) introduced two new members to the team!
K9 Arko is a 3-year-old Dutch Shepherd from Poland. He earned his certification with the Colorado Police Canine Association in May 2025. Arko and his handler, Officer Stroup, are trained in patrol operations, tracking, and explosive detection.
K9 Delta is a 2-year-old German Shepherd from Germany. She was certified by the Colorado Police Canine Association in November 2024. Delta and her handler, Sgt. Hempelmann, specialize in patrol work and tracking.
WPD currently has four K9s assigned to four officers:
- K9 Tom & Officer Johnson
- K9 Ferro & Officer Fatzinger
- K9 Delta & Sgt. Hempelmann
- K9 Arko & Officer Stroup