Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New K9 Unit Member, Nordy
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has announced the addition of a new K9 named Nordy to its department. K9 Nordy will train with Deputy Schleis and will take over duties following the retirement of K9 Gader.
Madison, WI, September 23, 2026 — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is expanding its K9 unit with the addition of a new canine member named Nordy. The department announced that K9 Nordy will be partnering with Deputy Schleis.
K9 Nordy is set to begin training alongside Deputy Schleis. This training period is a crucial step to prepare Nordy for the demanding responsibilities within the sheriff’s office. The canine’s duties will officially commence following the retirement of the current K9, Gader.
Details regarding Nordy’s breed, age, or the specific timeline for K9 Gader’s retirement were not immediately available. The introduction of new K9 teams is a standard practice for law enforcement agencies, enhancing their capabilities in areas such as suspect apprehension, evidence detection, and public safety initiatives.
The sheriff’s office has not yet provided specific details about the upcoming training regimen or the anticipated start date for K9 Nordy’s active duty. The transition aims to ensure continuity in the K9 unit’s operational effectiveness as K9 Gader prepares to step down.
Story summarized from the original created by Calahan Steed on www.wmtv15news.com, see more information here.
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