K9 Taz has worked alongside several local agencies, including the Fountain Police Department, the Colorado Springs Police Department, the Calhan Police Department, the Monument Police Department, the Manitou Springs Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Metro Vice, Narcotics and Intelligence Division, the Fort Carson Criminal Investigations Division, the U.S. Additionally, K9 Taz secured countless other drugs during executions of search warrants throughout the past six years. On record, K9 Taz has over $1.7 million worth of narcotics seizures, including traffic stops that produced 22 pounds of cocaine, 16 pounds of methamphetamine, 12 pounds of Black Tar heroin, to name a few. K9 Taz was deployed 1240 times during his service, made nine criminal apprehensions, secured 130 give-ups, and was a manpower multiplier on 370 SWAT deployments. K9 Taz demonstrated dedication and enthusiasm to his duties with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and for the citizens of El Paso County for over six years. He has received the highest accolades during his annual recertification. Since his initial certification, K9 Taz has been certified annually with the National Police Canine Association (NPCA).

K9 Taz attended 12 weeks of initial training and earned a United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) certification for narcotics and patrol work. K9 Taz began his service with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in November 2017, working exclusively with K9 handler Deputy Nicholas Witherite. Today, members of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the career and retirement of K9 Taz. Deadly Force Investigations Team (DFIT).

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