Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) Police Department Canine Program assists with explosive detection throughout the Houston region. The Canine Program was established in 1998 with a single narcotics canine. In the first few weeks, Boris (retired canine) seized 800 pounds of marijuana.
Currently, Alex, Amy, Hank, Jesy, Lobo, Reno, River and Soptik are explosive detection canines; several are cross-trained in patrol and tracking to assist with apprehending fleeing suspects. The Metro Police Department makes the teams' services available to many agencies across the Houston region.
Metro Police Explosive Canines have assisted in searching events such as the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo, the NFL Super Bowl, and the NBA All-Star Game. In the past years, Metro K-9 teams have won several competitions at the National Narcotics Detector Dog Association's Regional Seminar for explosives detection and for patrol. Congrats to all these fine canines and their handlers!
Metro officers are licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE). .
