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Draper Police introduce new K‑9 'Davos' and handler Ben Ricks
Summary
Draper Police Chief introduced K‑9 Davos (Belgian Malinois) and handler Officer Ben Ricks; Davos was described as a dual‑purpose narcotics detector with prior awards and joined Draper PD in July 2024.
During the regular meeting, the Draper Police Chief introduced new K‑9 officer Davos and his handler Ben Ricks to the council and public.
The chief provided a brief biography of Ben Ricks (served with the Unified Police Department, canine handler experience, instructor/judge certificates) and said Ricks joined Draper Police Department in 2023 and is assigned to patrol. He described Davos as a Belgian Malinois born in Belgium, brought to the U.S. in 2018, trained as a dual‑purpose canine, and awarded first place in local and national narcotics detection competitions. The chief noted Davos was added to the Draper force in July 2024.
Mayor Walker and council members welcomed the new K‑9 and handler to the department.
