Parma Police K9 Unit Inc.

05/31/2026

Rosco helped the Normandy Marching Band raise money for equipment today. It’s their yearly car wash at Mr Tire on Ridge rd. The kids will be there till 3 today if you want to stop and get your car cleaned!

05/27/2026

Thank you to everyone that Voted!! 🐾💙🐾

🎉Congratulations to Parma Police Crisis K9 - Rosco. 🏆

The winner of Light Ohio Blue 2026 FUR Responders Photo Challenge, Category 2: Police & Sheriff’s Departments in jurisdictions with populations between 50,001 and 100,000. The overwhelming support of the community made this recognition possible. A heartfelt thank you to all!

Born in March 2025, Rosco was donated to the department in April 2025 by Rick Seyler of Silver Bullet K9 Service Ministry, along with his sister, Remi. Rosco’s dedicated handler is Sgt. Matthew Burkhart. Rosco immediately won the hearts of the community. Rosco's visits to schools, community centers, healthcare facilities, city festivals, council and ward meetings, safety fairs, local businesses, and many other community-based programs have been non-stop.

Aside from Rosco bringing smiles and joy to the community, he has benefited so many others by offering comfort to those who have experienced physical and/or emotional trauma, and those with special needs. It is amazing to witness the positive interactions with Rosco. His presence creates a welcoming, relaxed, safe, and enjoyable atmosphere. Rosco consistently excels in his commitment to enhancing his fellow officers, support staff, and the community’s overall well-being.

A special thanks to Sgt. Burkhart for his care, devotion, and commitment in sharing Rosco’s love and fostering a positive community relationship.

Rosco and Sgt. Burkhart have been busy earning certifications in the following:
• Crisis K9/Therapy K9 First Response – Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission
• First Response K9 School - First Response K9
• Advanced Community K9 Training – AKC Community Canine
• K9 Good Citizen Training – Canine Good Citizen
• Urban Canine Good Citizen Training – AKC Urban CGC

Be sure to look for Rosco at a few of the upcoming summer events!

To learn more about Silver Bullet K9 and the work of Rick Seyler, visit:
https://silverbulletk9.org

05/26/2026

Yesterday was the 2 year anniversary of the first Flamingo theft! Make sure you have your K9 flamingo thief merch! Check out all the designs!

Buy this product for only $25.00

05/24/2026

05/22/2026

Don’t forget to check out your favorite K9’s baseball card shirts! Just got mine and they turned out great! Plus all the tank tops and t shirts for summer! Look stylish while supporting your K-9 unit.

https://parma-k9-merch.printify.me/

I finally have the Parma K9 merch store set up and open for business. All the K9 merch has been separated from the other printify store for an easier shopping experience.

Buy some K9 merch to help support your favorite K9 unit heroes.
check out the new designs!