IUPD K9 Unit

K9s protect and engage IU

The IU Police Department K9 unit includes two dogs specializing in explosives detection and one therapy dog. Each dog and their handler are specially trained to serve the needs of the university community. 

Therapy K9 Honey gets some love when a child checks out a police car on the IU Indianapolis campus. Photo by Liz Kaye, Indiana University
Officer Ryan Skaggs and K9 Cash stop for a friendly scratch during the IU Homecoming parade.  Photo by James Brosher, Indiana University
Officer Rob Botts and K9 Indy keep Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall secure before a basketball game. Photo by Chris Meyer, Indiana University
Officer Hannah Skibba and Therapy K9 Honey meet a member of the IU ROTC. Photo by James Brosher, Indiana University
Officer Ryan Skaggs and K9 Cash ensure the safety of visitors to Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall ahead of every basketball game. Photo by Chris Meyer, Indiana University
Therapy K9 Honey and Officer Hannah Skibba meet with staff leading a First Responders camp. Photo by Liz Kaye, Indiana University
K9 Honey shows off her bee costume during Treats with Greeks at IU Bloomington.  Photo by James Brosher, Indiana University
Officer Rob Botts and K9 Indy teach kids about the work for first responders during a camp hosted by IU Indianapolis. Photo by Liz Kaye, Indiana University

Meet the dogs

Cash

Cash is a 2-year-old American field Labrador retriever whose handler is Officer Ryan Skaggs. Cash is named after IUPD's former Chief Keith Cash, who tragically passed away in 2013 and is credited with starting IUPD's K9 unit. Cash specializes in explosives detection, and his work ensures safety at major events at IU. 

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Honey

Honey is a 2-year-old Plott Hound. Her Handler is Officer Hannah Skibba, and they work as a team to assist university officials on campus during times of mental health crisis or in immediate aftermath of a critical incident. 

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Indy

Indy is a 5-year-old Labrador retriever whose handler is Officer Rob Botts. Indy specializes in explosives detection, making sure IU campuses remain safe for faculty, staff, students and visitors. 

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