Jackson Township Police Department presently utilizes a police canine as part of its normal police operations.
Jackson Township Police Department welcomed Canyon, their new K-9 Officer, who started his first day at the Township on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, after getting sworn in at the Magistrate’s office. Canyon, a Belgian Malinois, had four weeks of training before partnering with his handler, Jackson Township Police Officer Vaughn Pulgini. The two then trained together for the next nine weeks at DSG Training in Monaca. Canyon is now certified in Canine patrol, tracking and narcotics detection.
This police canine was made possible through donations from many Jackson Township businesses and concerned residents. Donations for the police canine fund can be made to the Jackson Township Police Canine Fund at the police department, 140 Magill Road, Zelienople PA 16063.