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.

Officer Lopez and K-9 “Ike” began working together in 2006. Ike is a male German Shepherd, and was born in Muhlenstr, Germany on October 18, 2004. He was named Cowboy von der Salztal-Hohe. He is specially trained for protection, and to sniff out and apprehend wanted suspects. Ike is very friendly and loves to be around children. Officer Lopez and Ike have given numerous school and organization presentations in the community of Port Hueneme. Officer Lopez and Ike make up the second K-9 team of the unit.