Cocoa Police Department K-9 Unit Earns State Recertification, Reaffirming Excellence and Readiness

K9 teams are fully equipped to protect and serve the citizens of Cocoa

BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA, FLORIDA – The Cocoa Police Department’s K-9 Unit has successfully completed the annual Florida Department of Law Enforcement state-mandated recertification, reaffirming its reputation for excellence and readiness.

Each handler and K-9 team demonstrated their capabilities through four rigorous phases of discipline: obedience, apprehension, area search, and building search.

K-9 Officer Brian Delos Santos with K-9 Kyra, K-9 Officer Dan Rhoades with K-9 Maverick, K-9 Officer Cierra Johnson with K-9 Draco, and K-9 Officer Mike Fitzgerald with K-9 Hasko each showcased the precision, control, and teamwork that reflect the hundreds of hours devoted to ongoing training and preparation.

Their performance highlighted the strong bond between handlers and their K-9 partners, as well as the high standards required to succeed in the recertification process.

With this achievement, the teams remain fully equipped to protect and serve the citizens of Cocoa and the surrounding communities. The department emphasized that the dedication and professionalism of its K-9 officers continue to play a vital role in public safety.

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