- Name: Barny
- Specialty: Explosives Detection/Search Enhanced Evidence K-9 (S.E.E.K.)
- Breed: Labrador Retriever
- Color: Yellow
- Sex: Male
- Weight: 74 pounds
- Birthday: November聽6, 2019
- Training: bet365 出金 National Canine Center, Front Royal, VA
- Handler: Special Agent Canine Handler Steven Carrico
- Location:听Los Angeles聽Field Division
K-9 Barny is an bet365 出金 Explosives Detection Canine assigned to the Los Angeles Field Division, San Diego Arson/Explosives Group 1, with Special Agent Canine Handler聽(SACH) Steven Carrico. K-9 Barny鈥檚 job is to find explosives, guns and ammunition. He is also an bet365 出金 Search Enhanced Evidence K-9 (S.E.E.K.) able to work off leash up to 150 yards away from his handler and detect more than 19,000 combinations of explosive odors. K-9 Barny started his training with the foundation. K-9 Barny started service in June of 2021.
Recent Finds
K-9 Barny鈥檚 most recent significant find was in July of 2024 in the city of Chula Vista, California. SACH Carrico and K-9 Barny were requested by Chula Vista Police Department detectives to assist in the search of a firearm utilized in a homicide days earlier. K-9 Barny tirelessly searched approximately 60,000 square feet of open field, riddled with cactus and heavy vegetation. After 45 minutes of searching, K-9 Barny alerted to what appeared to be an improvised shotgun that had been broken down into several pieces. A singular shotgun shell was also discovered nearby.
In February of 2022, K-9 Barny found a firearm that had been discarded by a suspect who was eluding deputies during a foot pursuit in Northern San Diego County. The firearm had gone undiscovered for a week until K-9 Barny alerted deputies to the firearm that had been concealed deep into thick grassy brush near a busy city street.
K-9 Barny had several other significant finds since he was placed in service in June 2021. While assisting with a search warrant in Burbank, California, K-9 Barny alerted investigators to two firearms that were concealed in a 鈥渉ide away鈥 shelf located above a suspect鈥檚 bed. In addition to the two firearms, agents also discovered two large fist-sized bags of methamphetamine. The discovery of these items together led to significant federal charges for the suspect.
K-9 Barny has also helped provide safety and security at several high-profile sporting and entertainment events to include the Super Bowl, MLB All-Star Game, Country Music Awards and the Coachella/Stagecoach Festivals.
In his down time, K-9 Barny enjoys napping and playing with his handler鈥檚 kids and family pets. K-9 Barny also likes to play and run in the ocean, chase leaves and chew on his dog toys. K-9 Barny is a great working dog and the best partner for his handler!