Pasco Sheriff Charities supports many PSO organizations that provide a variety of assistance to PSO members. These volunteer units assist with community events, search and rescue missions, and represent PSO proudly at events throughout Pasco County. Pasco Sheriff Charities donations help provide these units with uniforms, specialized training, equipment and more each year.
Donate to these worthwhile causes by visiting our DONATE page.
Florida’s Forensic Institute for Research, Security, and Tactics (F1RST) is an innovative collaboration between academia, law enforcement practitioners, and the private sector, spearheaded by the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Located in Florida with facilities in Land O’ Lakes and Spring Hill, F1RST serves as a state-of-the-art research and training hub designed to advance public safety through cutting-edge technology, tactics, and forensic science. The institute offers comprehensive training programs and research initiatives aimed at enhancing the skills and capabilities of public safety professionals. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications, F1RST empowers leaders and develops new methodologies to ensure safer communities, focusing on everything from unmanned aerial systems to forensic anthropology and cyber security.
The Family Support Network exists to educate, empower and engage family members of law enforcement. This mission is accomplished by providing support services to spouses, significant others, companions, children and parents of a law enforcement member. Resiliency groups are a resource for members and their families who have experienced trauma and grief. PSO partners with local organization to provide care and support on multiple topics.
The Pasco Sheriff’s Volunteer Jeep Search and Rescue Unit supports PSO by providing a force multiplier for emergencies in Pasco County, with an emphasis on search and rescue. The Jeep Unit assist with missing persons cases, evidence searches, flood and other disaster assistance, with all-terrain vehicles perfect for Pasco County’s varied environments.
The members of this unit supply their own vehicles, specially equipped for searching in on- and off-road conditions. PSO provided training and maintains mission-ready volunteers to respond to any situation, in any weather to assist PSO and the citizens of Pasco County. Additionally, the Jeep Unit represents PSO in community events such as parades and community nights. To apply, fill out a volunteer application on JoinPSO.com today!
The Pasco Sheriff’s Mounted Posse is a force multiplier for PSO by providing additional support in a variety of missions. From mall patrols and community rides to assisting in search and rescue missions on calls such as missing persons or natural disaster situations, the Mounted Posse provides specialized support to Pasco County. Additionally, they are a welcome presence at community events. Training is provided to members and there are opportunities for events throughout the year. While the Mounted Posse is for volunteers ages 18 and older, the Jr. Posse is looking for those ages 14-17.
Don’t have your own horse? The Mounted Posse is always looking for volunteers to assist in other ways. Fill out a volunteer application today at JoinPSO.com!
Pasco Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit is one of the largest and most diversely skilled K-9 units in Florida. It’s comprised of multiple handler and K-9 teams, all serving a specific purpose. These teams have a variety of skills, including tracking missing people, finding drugs, explosives or accelerants, locating human remains and providing comfort for those in crisis. K-9s are vital to PSO, as they can perform tasks that humans cannot or that would take significant manpower and time to achieve the same result.
Each K-9 is selected for their handler based on drive, personality and home life compatibility, as all of PSO’s K-9s live at the handler’s home as part of their family. Most K-9s and their handlers undergo over 400 hours of training before becoming a certified team. They continue to train weekly to ensure they remain at the top of their skillset. All of PSO’s K-9s serve the citizens of Pasco with eagerness and enthusiasm, and only ask for a toy and praise as their rewards.
K-9s require significant funds for care, equipment and training. The money to purchase, train and equip all of PSO’s K-9s comes from donations from businesses, community groups and citizens. None of the money for PSO’s K-9s comes from taxpayer dollars.
If you’re interested in donating the funds to purchase, train and equip a K-9 for Pasco Sheriff’s Office, please email charities@pascosheriff.org for more information and to begin the process.
Even after a K-9 retires, they still require vet care and maintenance. PSO’s K-9s remain with their handlers after retirement, and donations help fund this care for the rest of a K-9’s life.
You can make a difference in the life of K9, who selflessly served the citizens of Pasco County, by donating here today!
Thank you to these K-9s that have faithfully served Pasco County. K-9s live with their handlers as pets upon retirement. They are provided with medical care and more for the rest of their lives, free of charge to the handler, thanks to generous community donations. Pasco Sheriff K-9 Association is grateful for each of these K-9s’ dedicated and selfless service to the citizens of Pasco County.
Hi Everyone! I am K9 AJ and I am a Belgian Malinois cross born in England on Oct. 22, 2021. I’m certified in patrol work and also a SWAT K9 who began working with PSO in Feb. 2023. When working, I am calm in the car but once outside, I’m full of energy and always want to do more. While at home, I’m just part of the family. I enjoy playing tug with my brother and sleeping on my back.
Hello all! I am K9 Benco and I am a German Shepherd born on Sept. 11, 2014 in Germany. I’m certified in patrol work and explosive detection. I also assist the SWAT team and began working with PSO in Dec. 2015. As the SWAT K9, I am integrated with the team and deploy on their operations. I was the first integrated SWAT K9 for PSO. I am a member of the Regional Explosive Ordnance Detection K9 Team and have participated in several large events. I have a tenacity for work and am always ready to go.
Howdy friends! I am K9 Blake and I am a German Shepherd born on Aug. 28, 2020 in Slovakia. I started my career with PSO in October 2021 and am a certified patrol and narcotics detection K9. I put my skills to use to keep Pasco County safe.
Hi everybody! My name is K9 Boomer and I am an English Lab born in Indiana on July 2, 2019. I began working for PSO in August 2022 as an electronic storage device detection K9. I am able to sniff out hidden storage devices, such as USBs, computer hard drives and memory cards, which may be used to store or transmit child sexual abuse material. Additionally, I am
Hey there! My name is K9 Buzz and I’m a Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd cross. I was born in the Netherlands on Aug. 7, 2017, and started my career at the Pasco Sheriff
Hi everybody! I am K9 Cooper and I am a German Shepherd/Dutch Shepherd cross born on August 24, 2020 in Hungary. I am certified in patrol work. I started working with PSO in May 2022. As a patrol K9, I assist deputies by using crucial skills such as conducting building and area searches for evidence and finding missing people. In fact, I successfully tracked a suspect in an armed aggravated assault case in my first deployment.
Hi there friends! I am K9 Crews and I am a Golden Retriever certified in human remains detection. I was born Aug. 29, 2022 in New York. While I began training with PSO as a puppy in November 2022, I became certified in November 2023.
Hello there everyone! My name is K9 Diesel and I’m a Labrador Retriever born in Maine on March 29, 2018. I am certified in human remains detection and began working for PSO in July 2019. I am currently the only K9 integrated with PSO’s Forensics Unit full time and am one of the only forensics-integrated K9s in the country. This ensures that my finds are preserved immediately, instead of waiting for a forensics team to arrive to begin processing a scene.
Howdy everybody! I am K9 Drake and I’m a Golden Retriever born in New York on Aug. 31, 2022. At only 12 weeks old, my partner selected me from a litter of puppies. I began working as a human remains detection K9 in November 2023. I am a very focused, energetic and an independent worker.
Hello all! My name is K9 Dream and I’m a Bloodhound born in Kentucky on Oct. 26, 2023. My specialty is tracking those who are missing, especially after long delays. I began working for PSO in Sept. 2023 after arriving at PSO in late 2022 as a puppy.
Hey everybody! My name is K9 FJ and I’m a Belgian Malinois born in the Czech Republic on Aug. 2, 2017. I am the first Belgian Malinois to work at PSO. I am certified in narcotics detection and patrol work, and began working at PSO in Jan. 2019. My favorite toys include my tug and tennis balls. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my family at home.
Hey there my friends! I’m K9 Flash and I am a Belgian Malinois born in Croatia on Feb. 14, 2019. I’m a single-purpose narcotics detection K9 assigned to the Highway Interdiction Team. This specialty unit is responsible for disrupting the flow of narcotics traveling through the county. I began serving the citizens of Pasco County in Oct. 2021.
Hi folks!! I am K9 Gamble and I am a Belgian Malinois/Bullmastiff cross certified in patrol work. I was born on Jan. 20, 2022 in Ft. Myers, FL. I began going to work alongside my partner, and my partner’s now retired K9 partner, at just eight weeks old in March 2022. I am very focused, clear headed and works fast.
Hi all!! My name is K9 Harley and I am a Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd cross born in Hungary on July 22, 2021. I began working for PSO in Feb. 2023 and am currently assigned to the Highway Interdiction Team as a single-purpose narcotics detection K9. In this role, I help keep dangerous drugs from moving throughout Pasco County.
Hey everybody!! I am K9 Hemi and I’m a Bloodhound born in Kentucky on Feb. 1, 2021. I began training at just 11 weeks old, and began working in 2022. I am a littermate of K9 Shelby. My specialty is tracking people, which is one of the most frequent calls for K9s in Pasco. I am able to decipher between the scents of multiple people, even after long time delays because of my heightened sense of smell. I enjoy spending time with my siblings when I’m not working.
Hello everyody! I’m K9 Hero and I’m a Belgian Malinois that was born on June 11, 2018. I began working for PSO in Feb. 2020 and am certified in narcotics detection and patrol work. 
Hey everyone!! I am K9 Hondo and I am a German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois cross born on March 1, 2021. I am certified for patrol work, and will also become a member of the Pasco Sheriff’s SWAT team. I began working with PSO in March 2023.
Hi there all, nice to meet you! My name is K9 Honor and I am a Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd cross born in Hungary on Aug. 3, 2019. I am a single-purpose narcotics detection K9 currently assigned to the Highway Interdiction Team, which is responsible for disrupting the flow of narcotics traveling through the county. I began working at PSO in Oct. 2021.
Hey friends! I am K9 Hunter and I am a Labrador Retriever who was born in Colombia on Jan. 30, 2019. I am certified in narcotics detection and began working with PSO in May 2020. I am assigned to the Highway Interdiction Team, which helps disrupt the flow 
Hi everyone! My name is K9 Indy and I am a Golden Retriever certified in human remains detection. I was born on Oct. 26, 2019 in New York. I work confidently and enthusiastically.
Hello everyone! I am AAT K9 JoJo and I’m a Labrador Retriever who was born in Colombia on June 10, 2018. I began working for PSO in May 2020. I began my career at PSO as a narcotics detection K9 that helped prevent the introduction of illegal narcotics to the Land O
Hello and nice to meet you all! I am K9 Joker and I am a Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd cross from Hungary. I was born on December 10, 2019 and began working for PSO in April 2021. I am a single purpose narcotics detection K9 with high drive and energy, who lives to play, and by extension, work.
Hello everybody! I am K9 J.R. and I am a German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois cross born in Germany on March 29, 2016. I am a dual purpose K9, skilled in patrol work and arson detection, which means I’m able to detect the presence of accelerants potentially used in arson-related crimes. I began working for PSO in Oct. 2017. 
Hi everybody! I am K9 Karma and I am a single-purpose narcotics detection K9 assigned to the Highway Interdiction Team, which helps interrupt the flow of illegal narcotics throughout Pasco County. I am a Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd cross and was born in Hungary on Sept. 26, 2019. I began working at PSO in Oct. 2021 and work with enthusiasm and plenty of drive.
Hello everybody! My name is K9 Knox and I was born Jan. 7, 2017 in Florida and began working for PSO when I was just 10 months old in Oct. 2017.
Hi everybody! I am K9 Luca and I am a single-purpose narcotics detection K9. I was born in Hungary on March 3, 2019 and is a Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd cross. I am part of PSO
Hi everyone! I’m K9 Maddie and I’m a Labrador Retriever born in Maine on August 22, 2018. I began working for PSO on May 28, 2020. I am certified as a 
Hey everybody! I am K9 Maus and I’m a Dutch Shepherd born on Oct. 30, 2018 in Hungary. I began working for PSO in Jan. 2020 and is patrol and narcotics detection certified. I am the first Dutch Shepherd to work at PSO. I love working and especially enjoy tracking people. I also earned “Top Dog” at a K9 Narcotics Detection seminar in 2021. My favorite food is grilled chicken and I love relaxing in the yard on my days off.
Hello everyone, I’m Animal-Assisted Therapy K9 Milo! They say I’m mostly a Black Labrador, partly a Golden Retriever and 100% a good boy. I was born in Florida on Jan. 9, 2023, and started working at PSO in Aug. 2024. I work with the Community Engagement Unit, which means I get to meet so many people! Every citizen I meet is a new friend that I get to build a positive relationship with, which is essential for crime prevention.
Howdy everybody! I am K9 Nate and I am a German Shepherd certified in patrol work. I was born in Hungary on July 21, 2021 and began working for PSO in Sept. 2023. I will work toward a narcotics certification in 2024 as well.
Howdy friends, I’m Animal Assisted Therapy K9 Penelope! I’m a Golden Labrador born in Florida on Jan. 9, 2023. I started working at PSO on Aug. 5, 2024, and have loved every minute! My friendly attitude makes me perfect for my assignment in the Community Engagement Unit, where I spend my time spreading joy. I attend events throughout the county to meet the wonderful citizens we serve and to build positive relationships, which is an essential part of preventing crime. As an AAT K9, I’m also qualified to provide much needed comfort to those experiencing a crisis or stressful situation. My happy face always brings a smile to theirs.
Hello everyone! I am K9 Phi and I am a Labrador Retriever that was born on Jan. 29, 2016 in Alabama. I am certified in the land and water detection of human remains, and began working for PSO in Feb. 2018. I have assisted the FBI, as well as other law enforcement agencies, for numerous homicides, missing people and cold cases. In particular, I love working in wooded areas. I have endless energy and am always happy.
Hello friends! I am K9 Ripp and I am a Dutch Shepherd born in the Netherlands on June 15, 2020. I am certified in patrol work. I help the citizens of Pasco County with these skills which include tracking those who are missing and conducting searches for evidence.
Hi everyone! I am K9 Scout and I am a Labrador Retriever born Nov. 7, 2022 in Tampa, FL. I’m certified in weapons detection as of November 2023 and am part of the Highway Interdiction Team. I am the first weapons detection K9 at PSO, and use this skill to help deputies find dangerous weapons used in crimes. I am capable of finding guns or parts of guns, including ammunition and spent casings, which can be critical evidence in solving cases.
Hi there everybody! I am K9 Shelby and I’m a Bloodhound born in Kentucky on Feb. 1, 2021. I began training with PSO when I was just 11 weeks old and began working calls in 2022. I am a littermate of K9 Hemi. I am a single-purpose tracking K9 and use my heightened sense of smell to locate missing people even after hours-long delays. Tracking missing people is one of the most frequent calls for PSO
Hello everyone! I am K9 Simon and I am a Bloodhound that was born in Kentucky on Oct. 26, 2022. My specialty is tracking, and Bloodhounds have the unique ability to track specific scents after long delays.
Hi friends! I am K9 Smitty and I was born in Hungary on Nov. 8, 2017. I am a German Shepherd and began working for PSO in Nov. 2018. My specialties on the team include patrol work and explosives detection. I am also one of the only K9s assigned to the SWAT team.
Hey there everybody! I am K9 Spinner and I am a Bloodhound born on Oct. 26, 2022 in Kentucky. As a Bloodhound, I am trained to track those who are missing, even after long delays, which is an ability unique to Bloodhounds.
Hello all! I am K9 Star and I am a German Shepherd that was born in Hungary on Sept. 8, 2018. I began working for PSO in Nov. 2019. I am certified in patrol work and narcotics detection.
Hello everyone! I am Animal-Assisted Therapy K9 Tacoma and I am a chocolate Labrador Retriever assigned to PSO’s Community Engagement Unit. I was previously part of the Behavioral Health Intervention Team. I was born in Florida on January 10, 2019. I was rescued from an animal shelter in Brevard County and trained as a therapy dog as part of Brevard County Sheriff’s Office’s “Paws & Stripes” program, where inmates learn valuable skills while teaching dogs to be calm and confident companions. 
Hey there everyone! I am K9 Trinity and I am a German Shepherd, born in Hungry on June 24, 2015. I began working for PSO in Dec. 2017. I am a single-purpose narcotics detection K9 and hold two narcotic detection certificates, from National Narcotic Detector Dog Association and the Tampa Bay Regional K9 Instructor Group.
Hello everybody! I am Animal-Assisted Therapy K9 Woodie and I am the first Plott Hound to join the Pasco Sheriff
Hi everybody! My name is K9 Yager and I was born in Slovakia on Oct. 15, 2015 and have been working with PSO since June 2017. I am a German Shepherd. I am certified in patrol work and narcotics detection. I am highly intelligent and always eager to work. I am extremely driven and will retrieve any toy endlessly.
Howdy friends! I am K9 Yogi and I am a German Shepherd, who was born on Nov. 5, 2013 in Germany. I began working for PSO in Jan. 2015 and am certified in patrol work and narcotics detection. I love going to work and often I’m near the front door barking and jumping in circles as my handler puts on the uniform.
