Meet Our K-9s

Lisa Daly and Phoenix

Deputy Lisa Daly has been with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department for 16 years.  She has worked in both the Detention and Courts Divisions, and has been in the Patrol Division for the last six years.  Deputy Daly has been a member of the Ramsey County K-9 Unit since 2005.  Her K-9 partner Phoenix is a five-year old German Shepard acquired from the My Bodyguard Dog Kennel in Illinois. 

Deputy Daly and K-9 Phoenix attended the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department thirteen-week Patrol Dog School to prepare both handler and dog for working the streets.  K-9 Phoenix is also certified as a narcotics detector dog and is frequently requested by the Minnesota Gang Strike Force, Narcotics Unit, and other officer’s to assist them in the search of vehicles and homes.  Deputy Daly and K9 Phoenix were members of the 2007 USSPC National Championship Team.

When Deputy Daly and K-9 Phoenix are not working or training they enjoy jogging together and playing with the other two family dogs, Sandy an eleven-year old Yellow Lab, and LuLu a fifteen year old Beagle.

Deputy Daly also enjoys bicycling, weight training, reading, and spending time with her husband at their cabin in Wisconsin.

Christian Moe and Jett

Chris has worked for the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office for eleven years. He became a K-9 handler in February 2004 and graduated from K-9 school in June 2004 with his partner Jett. Prior assignments include the Patrol and Detention Divisions. Jett is a two-year old purebred German Shepherd imported from Germany.

Steve Olson and Gauner

Steve became a Deputy Sheriff in April, 1993 and a K-9 handler in February of 2004. Previous assignments include Water Patrol, Patrol Division, Court Security and Detention. Steve is also a SCUBA Diver on the Sheriff's Dive Team.

Gauner is a purebred German Shepherd born in Germany on November 25, 2002. He loves to play with kids an his favorite toy is his frisbee.

Gary Pearl and Gus

Deputy Gary Pearl started his career with the Department in 1993 working in the Detention and Courts divisions.  He was assigned to the Patrol Division in 2000.  His assignments have included contract city patrol, water patrol, and countywide K-9 patrol.  He was assigned to the K-9 unit in 2001 and is currently one of the K-9 Unit Trainers. 

 K-9 Gus is his second canine. He was imported from Europe and has been with the Department since 2005.  K-9 Gus is a two time USPCA Nationally Certified Police Dog and was a member of the 2007 USPCA National Championship K-9 Team.  K-9 Gus has received numerous USPCA awards for both patrol and trial work.  He is also trained in narcotics detection.

 Deputy Pearl’s first K-9 Max was retired in 2004.  He is eleven years old and lives with Deputy Pearl and his family.

Steve Lally and Cody

Doreen Genosky and Vic

 

Rick Weirden and Jake

Scott Olson and Rex

John Ferrien and Jaeger


NOT PICTURED:

Chris Freichels and Shadow 

Russ Garvey and Rico 

Bruce Jerome

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