Southeastern Louisiana University welcomes first K-9 officer to police force
HAMMOND, La. (WGNO) — A new, four-legged officer is joining the Southeastern Louisiana University Police Department.
According to a news release, the Southeastern UPD recently welcomed K-9 Jula to its team.
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University officials said Jula is a 2-year-old German shepherd from Poland who specializes in explosives detection.
They said Jula is the first K-9 to join the force in the Southeastern UPD’s new K-9 Division.
(Courtesy: Southeastern Louisiana University) (Courtesy: Southeastern Louisiana University)
Jula will work alongside Sergeant Michelle Blanchard, who attended a certification course in Texas.
Southeastern leaders said Jula will continue training in areas including safety sweeps for special events, sporting events and emergency situations.
“Jula will be a great ambassador of safety, student support and officer training and development,” said Southeastern President William Wainwright.
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