WCSO Deputy Pete Williams and K9 Hans visit Cub Scout Pack 421

Cub Scouts of Pack 421 learn about Washtenaw County Sheriff Department’s K9 Hans and his handler. Photo courtesy of Angie Flint.

Sunday evening, Cub Scout Bear Den of Pack 421 had two very special guests at their Den meeting at the Sharon United Methodist Church. Deputy Pete Williams and K9 Hans from the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office put on an active K9 demonstration for their whole pack and their family members.

Leader Angie Flint explained, “Part of the Forensic elective for Bears was to learn how animals help law enforcement officers gather evidence. Deputy Williams took the time to explain how Hans works specifically in the jail and because of this, has a specially trained nose. Hans can identify things like nicotine and equipment like cell phones, which are legal, unless you are spending time in jail. The Scouts were able to see Hans identify nicotine that Deputy Williams hid on stage in front of everyone without being prompted. We learned that Hans loves hot dogs and his ball. Deputy Williams took the time to answer about 100 well thought out questions from our Scouts, and he was very impressed with their questions. A huge ‘Thank You’ to Deputy Williams, K-9 Hans and the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office for making tonight’s meeting fun & educational!”

Photo courtesy of Angie Flint.

Every K9 unit in Washtenaw County has a trading card. This is Hans’s. (front)

(back)

Photo courtesy of Angie Flint.

Photo courtesy of Angie Flint.

Photo courtesy of Angie Flint.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.