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Police introduce new K-9 Diesel and handler Officer Aaron Lewis
Summary
Milledgeville police introduced Officer Aaron Lewis and his K-9, Diesel, described the dog’s training in tracking and narcotics detection and said Diesel will pursue certification with the National Drug Dog Association.
Milledgeville — The police department introduced its new K-9 handler, Officer Aaron Lewis, and his canine partner Diesel and described the dog's training and capabilities to the City Council.
A police representative introduced Officer Aaron Lewis as 'our young canine handler' and said Diesel, a two-year-old German shepherd imported from the Czech Republic, was nearly finished with training. Officer Aaron Lewis described training that includes tracking suspects and narcotics detection (citing cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin and MDMA) and said Diesel is expected to complete certification with the National Drug Dog Association.
Councilmembers and attendees asked about the dog’s care and downtime; the handler said Diesel still 'has puppy' tendencies but is on a regimented training and care schedule. The presentation included a brief public-interaction moment as attendees asked questions and petted the dog.
The council heard the presentation as an informational item; no formal action was taken on canine deployment or program funding during the meeting.
