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

June 19, 2023 • Jared Altic

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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

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