Olmsted-Rochester Law Enforcement K-9 Foundation

Olmsted-Rochester Law Enforcement K-9 Foundation Supporting the K-9 Units of the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office & the Rochester Police Department

Police dogs are an invaluable tool to law enforcement officers as well as the community. They track suspects, sniff out narcotics, explosives, weapons, critical evidence and much more. They provide a critical role in making the officer/deputies much job safer. The Olmsted / Rochester Law Enforcement K-9 Foundation recognizes the importance of these animals and was founded as a non-profit organizat

ion with the intent of supporting the K-9 Units of the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Officer and Rochester Police Department. Although the foundation is a separate entity, it works in cooperation with the K-9 Units to identify and provide special needs that are unable to be funded through the department’s regular budgets. We welcome you to explore our website and learn more about the Olmsted County Sheriff and Rochester Police Department K-9 units, the handlers and of course, the dogs!

Such sad news to learn about. Office Piper and Handler Dezell bonded together and made a great team. Our prayers go ou...
05/07/2026

Such sad news to learn about. Office Piper and Handler Dezell bonded together and made a great team. Our prayers go out to the Dezell family during this loss.

It is with heavy hearts we share the sudden and unexpected passing of K9 Piper. K9 Piper died May 6 from a congenital heart failure, a condition that was diagnosed just 36 hours earlier.

K9 Piper was more than a working dog, she was a dedicated partner to her handler and a beloved member of the RPD family. Her presence in our department and community will be deeply missed.

05/03/2026

Corporal Schmidt and K-9 Axel doing a demonstration at the 2026 Paws N Claws Dog Walk

We had a great time today at the Paws N Claws Dog Walk! Corporal Schmidt and K-9 Axel from the Olmsted County Sheriff's ...
05/03/2026

We had a great time today at the Paws N Claws Dog Walk! Corporal Schmidt and K-9 Axel from the Olmsted County Sheriff's Dept did a demo with commands using verbal and silent methods as well as apprehension. K-9 Officer McCafferty and K-9 Louie from the Rochester Police Dept did the Meet and Greet. Louie will be retiring at the end of May after 10 years of service! We thank him for his years of service and wish him well. Our volunteers enjoyed meeting everyone who stopped by today and we thank you for your support of our City and County K-9s!🚨🚔🐕‍🦺

72 years ago Olmsted County Sheriff's Dept.
03/23/2026

72 years ago Olmsted County Sheriff's Dept.

Welcome to the OCSO K9 Unit Molly and Oliv!!!
02/13/2026

Welcome to the OCSO K9 Unit Molly and Oliv!!!

02/12/2026

A wanted person was captured after fleeing into a wooded area in northwest Rochester Wednesday night

Sad news shared about K9 Mikey. Thank you for your service Mikey. Thoughts and prayers to the handler and family.
01/22/2026

Sad news shared about K9 Mikey. Thank you for your service Mikey. Thoughts and prayers to the handler and family.

K-9 Mikey Thank you for your service. You and Deputy Retzer were a great team. Retzer family, we are sorry for your los...
01/22/2026

K-9 Mikey Thank you for your service. You and Deputy Retzer were a great team. Retzer family, we are sorry for your loss.

Thank you for the great donation.
01/19/2026

Thank you for the great donation.

01/09/2026

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. We are grateful to all who dedicate their lives to serving and protecting Olmsted County and beyond. A heartfelt thank you to our local and regional law enforcement partners for their commitment, courage, and service.

Please take a moment to thank the men and women who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

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P. O. Box 6963
Rochester, MN
55903

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Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 7am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

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