On April 4, 2025, 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗴 and her K-9 partner 𝗨𝗻𝗼 of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office were officially evaluated for both drug detection and apprehension work by 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗲𝘀 of the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Police Department. Deputy Chief Stokes is one of the only California POST certified K-9 team evaluators in Humboldt County. 🐾
K-9s are a vital part of law enforcement—trained to assist in search and rescue, narcotics detection, suspect tracking, and officer protection. Our police departments deeply value these highly skilled partners, recognizing them as both trusted teammates and essential assets in keeping our communities safe.
Originally Published: 4/15/2025