Electronic Detection

TAVARES, Fla.—There’s a new pup strutting his stuff through Lake County, sniffing out electronics and working economic crimes, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Electric Detection K9 Code—pronounced “Cody” — a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, will be working alongside his handler, Investigator Dunn, in the Economic Crime Unit, specializing in cryptocurrency investigations, LCSO Public Information Officer Deputy Stephanie Earley said.

“With a strong background in criminal investigations, Investigator Dunn took on the unique role of working with K9 Code,” Earley said. “Together, Investigator Dunn and K9 Code completed an intensive certification process, spending hundreds of hours side by side.”

At 18 months old, Code and Dunn participated in an intensive 5-month training program in Indiana, enduring long hours and no days off. During that training, Code mastered locating electronic devices, including cell phones, hard drives and SIM cards, essential evidence in a variety of offenses such as child pornography, fraud and financial crimes. Earning a perfect score during certification, Code successfully detected items underwater and in ceiling tiles. He is also trained to search vehicles, open fields, and even people, Earley said.

In his off time, Code enjoys relaxing with a blanket on the couch and playing with his favorite ball.