059 - That Dog Relies on You: Ryan Sumner, K-9 Handler, Part 1

Today I'm checking off another item from my podcast bucket list by interviewing a K-9 handler.  My guest today is Ryan Sumner from the Lenexa (KS) Police Department and he has been a K-9 handler for most of his twenty year as a cop, finding drugs, tracking and apprehending bad guys, as well as training other handlers and their dogs.  

Ryan came highly recommended as a subject expert here in the Kansas City area and I had a great conversation with him, which I'm going to split into two parts.  This first half will cover how he got started and the pros and cons of K-9 work you need to know before you commit to this career track.

Music is by Chris Haugen

Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 059