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K-9 Unit

The Hillsboro Police K-9 Unit started April 1st, 1998. Officer Jessey Hiebert handled Otto in the streets of Hillsboro and Marion County. On May 3, 2001, Otto passed away due to stomach complications. December 14, 2001, Rico became the new canine for the Hillsboro Police Dept. and handled by Jessey Hiebert. On June 5, 2005, Officer Brad Richards began handling Rico and is the current handler for Rico. Rico is a Malinois breed that was imported from Belgium.

Rico is a dual purpose drug dog that can find marijuana, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. Rico is trained to track or follow a man trail, recover evidence discarded by criminals, obedience and handler protection.

Rico is certified every year under the trainer Nelson Rivera K-9 and Heart of America Police Dog Association.