Posted on July 28, 2007 at 9:01pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Misty was instrumental in finding patterns that led to the fact that a serial arsonist was striking the Washington, DC area. Through her training, Misty was able to detect the presence of an ignitable liquid at many scenes which was one of many similarities at several fire scenes. As a result, a task force was created and a 22 month investigation brought to justice a serial arsonist that was responsible for over 300 fires. This collaborative effort was featured on a episode of Forensic Files…
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The firefighters loved it and the media printed great photos of her with her vest, badge and the mask. Kelly is also a graduate of the Maine State Police Fire School and was sponsored by State Farm - her handler is Deputy State Fire Marshall Brian Scott Bullock. He gave us a demonstration of how she makes a "hit" - he let me hold her leash to see how intent she was on the mark....I could not move her off her spot - absolutely amazing. I tease him because I swim and do Obedience with my labs, Kelly does not particularly like the water.
As an outgrowth of her photo with the mask we had inquiries form K9 Handlers in Law Enforcement on how to acquire a single mask - I donated one to the Newark,
DE Police K9 - Paco, before Christmas and I received donations to cover another 8 dogs - we have over 65 in all units throughout the state so we will keep plugging along. Since they attach easily to a breather bag the Officer I worked with thought it would be a great item to carry in his emergency kit for Paco - a breather bag and the mask.
It is a tool he can use to assist his K9 in the event of emergency until they can get to a VMD. We are all in this together!!!
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