Meet the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island K-9s

Law enforcement at this site is under the jurisdiction of the United States Park Police (USPP). The USPP was created by President George Washington in 1791. The Force functions as a unit of the National Park Service with jurisdiction in all Federal parks. U.S. Park Police officers are located in the Washington, DC, New York City, and San Francisco metropolitan areas, and investigate and detain persons suspected of committing offenses against the United States. Officers also carry out services for many notable events conducted in the national parks.

These hard-working K-9s are part of the USPP force that has jurisdiction at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. A day at work for these explosive-detection caninies includes: extensive daily sweeps; constant work at vehicle checkpoints, security screening facilities, and ferry boats; and investigations of any unattended property or suspicious packages.

 

K-9 Renegade

K-9: Renegade

Name: Renegade
Birthday: 6/22/2020
Sex: Male
Breed: Dutch Shepherd / Belgian Malinois mix
Color: Brindle
Specialty: Explosives Detection
Location: Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island

Renegade can rollover, bark, and get back into his handlers vehicle all on command.

 

K-9 Sparta

K-9: Sparta

Name: Sparta
Birthday: 3/12/2014
Sex: Female
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Color: Fawn
Specialty: Explosives Detection
Location: Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island

She was originally trained for K-9 Agility (obstacle course competitions) and enjoys performing K-9 demonstrations for kids and school groups.

 

K-9 Tessa

K-9: Tessa

Name: Tessa
Birthday: 10/23/2019
Sex: Female
Breed: German Shepherd
Color: Black/Tan
Specialty: Explosives Detection
Location: Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island

When not busy at work, Tessa enjoys the simple things: relaxing in her bed, her KONG dog toy, and receiving belly rubs.

 

K-9 Leo

K-9: Leo

Name: Leo
Birthday: 11/10/2022
Sex: Male
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Color: Black/Tan
Specialty: Explosives Detection
Location: Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island

 

K-9 Bradi

K-9: Bradi

Name: Bradi
Birthday: 8/10/2021
Sex: Female
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Color: Black
Specialty: Explosives Detection
Location: Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island

Bradi's name comes from seven-time National Football League Champion of the New England Patriots, Quarterback Tom Brady.

 

K-9 Rocko

K-9: Rocko

Name: Rocko
Birthday: 9/10/2022
Sex: Male
Breed: German Shorthaired Pointer
Color: White and brown spotted
Specialty: Explosives Detection
Location: Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island

Rocko is agile and can leap very high.

 

K-9 Luna

K-9: Luna

Name: Luna

Birthday: 5/30/21
Sex: Female
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Color: Black
Specialty: Explosives Detection
Location: Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island

Luna loves to eat snow! Also, when she goes on walks, she sometimes likes to carry a rock in her mouth.

 

K-9 Hammer

K-9: Hammer

Name: Hammer
Birthday: 7/18/2016
Sex: Male
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Color: Black
Specialty: Explosives Detection
Location: Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island

 

K-9 Hamilton

K-9: Hamilton

Name: Hamilton
Birthday: 5/14/2016
Sex: Male
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Color: Black
Specialty: Explosives Detection
Location: Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island