The Handlers
The K-9s
Officer Joshua Faust
#639
In service since: 2003
When I’m not at work: Enjoying time with family
Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Kutztown University Class of 2000
Hobbies: Running
Fun Fact: In 2008 I was appointed to the position of K9 with my first partner Rocky. Rocky retired in 2013 and still lives at home with me. In 2013 I was sent to Shallow Creek Kennels to become the K9 Unit’s trainer and I was also paired up with my current partner Trooper.
K-9 Trooper
In service since: December 2013
Age: 4 years old
Origin: Netherlands
Breed: German Shepherd
Specialty: Explosives Detection and Patrol
Officer Mark Hackney
#651
In service since: January 2005
When I’m not at work: Hanging with family and reading
Military: United States Marines and United States Army
Hobbies: Target shooting
K-9 Nero
In service since: July 2016
Age: 1-1/2 years old
Origin: Hungary
Breed: German Shepherd
Specialty: Narcotics Detection and Patrol
Officer John Hutchinson
#634
In service since: 2003
K-9 Cody
In service since: July 2014
Age: 4 years old
Origin: Czech Republic
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Specialty: Narcotics Detection and Patrol
Officer Hector Santiago
#636
In service since: January 2003
K-9 Hemi
In service since: February 2016
Age: 2 years old
Origin: Hungary
Breed: Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd
Specialty: Narcotics Detection and Patrol
Officer Alex Sholedice
#694
In service since: July 2011
K-9 Nico
In service since: July 2016
Age: 2 years old
Origin: Hungary
Breed: Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd
Specialty: Narcotics Detection and Patrol
Past Reading Police Department Handlers and K-9s
Russ Claytor – K9 Cozmo
Dave Speece
Ralph Bearsler
Bob Dohner – K9 Sarge
Bob Ramsey – K9 Baron
Jim Bell – K9 King
Terry Sassaman – K9 Nick
Phil Santoro – K9 Thor and K9 Smokey
Joe Stajkowski – K9 Chicky
Stan McCarty – K9 Spike and K9 Max and K9 Bear
Terry Greth – K9 Spartan
Al Baumener – K9 Shane
Tom Kohl – K9 Smokey
Tony Miccki – K9 Shawn and K9 Major
Randy Habecker – K9 Cie and K9 Baron and K9 Wolf
Scott Naugle – K9 Hogan
Al Shade – K9 Baron
Kenny Seifert – K9 Rock
Jim Howe – K9 Bear and K9 Zor
Mark Hafner – K9 Ben and K9 Loki
Dave Gabrielli – K9 Blitz and K9 Fax
Gary Fetter – K9 Zorro
Brian Burr – K9 Rock
Guy Lehman – K9 Logan
Andy Winters – K9 Rex
Jason Linderman – K9 Tank
Joshua Faust – K9 Rocky
Hector Santiago – K9 Caine
Tina Fallstich – K9 Max
Eric Goudy – K9 Reno