Senior Officer Bates and K-9 “Don” began working together in 2004. Don is a 5 year-old German Shepherd. Don was born in Suhl, Germany on August 13, 2002 as “Don vom Suhler Wappen”. Don is specially trained in narcotics detection, tracking, and protection. Senior Officer Bates and Don enjoy protecting the citizens of Port Hueneme. When Don isn’t fighting crime, he enjoys playing with children and his handler. Senior Officer Bates and Don make up the first K-9 team of the unit.

Senior Officer Bates and K-9 “Don” began working together in 2004. Don is a 5 year-old German Shepherd. Don was born in Suhl, Germany on August 13, 2002 as “Don vom Suhler Wappen”. Don is specially trained in narcotics detection, tracking, and protection. Senior Officer Bates and Don enjoy protecting the citizens of Port Hueneme. When Don isn’t fighting crime, he enjoys playing with children and his handler. Senior Officer Bates and Don make up the first K-9 team of the unit.