04/09/2025
SAS K9 terminates Security Canine Handler for gross negligence
Following our internal investigation, SAS K9 has terminated the services of the K9 Handler involved in the September 3, 2025 incident, effective immediately, due to gross negligence and violation of our animal welfare protocols.
We remain committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical K9 handling and assure the public and our partners that we have taken firm and appropriate action.
We sincerely apologized for the recent inconvenience and frustration the animal advocates have experienced due to the mishandling of the dog by the Security Canine Handler that went viral on Facebook on September 3, 2025. We understand how this incident may have caused distress, and we deeply regret it.
Upon reviewing the situation, we found the root cause to be the dog maltreatment of the Security Canine Handler. This action is unacceptable, and we are taking this matter seriously.
To prevent this from happening again, we are implementing additional retraining for our Security Canine Handler teams and a review of our internal training system processes.
This incident does not reflect our standards, and we are dedicated to ensuring it does not happen again.