05/27/2026
Last night the Rotary Club of Ankeny Evening had the opportunity to learn about the incredible work of Detective Kris Lindell and K9 Sandy from the Ankeny Police Department.
Sandy, a 6-year-old Labrador/Golden Retriever mix, is one of fewer than 300 Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9s in the world! Donated to the Ankeny Police Department by the organization Our Rescue, Sandy works alongside Detective Lindell helping locate hidden electronics and important evidence in investigations.
One of the most interesting parts of the presentation was learning that Sandy works for her food. She trains multiple times every day and earns every meal directly from Detective Lindell’s hand — never from a bowl.
Of course, beyond all of her impressive skills, Sandy also loves people and happily showed off her talents for our group. 🐾
Thank you to Detective Kris Lindell and K9 Sandy for such a fascinating presentation and for the important work you do to serve and protect our community! 💙💛
