K-9 Koal

Breed: Belgian Malinois
Origin: Czechoslovakia
Handler: Officer Matt Anderson

K-9 Koal is a dual-purpose patrol and narcotics detection dog partnered with Officer Matt Anderson, who has served with the Loves Park Police Department since 2020. After completing an intensive multi-week training course at F.M. K-9 in Berrien Center, Michigan, and receiving State certification, the team joined the Patrol Division in April 2021.

Koal is deployed on average more than 20 times each month and is trained in narcotics detection, building and area searches, evidence recovery, tracking, officer safety, and criminal apprehension. Like all members of the K-9 Unit, Koal and his handler continue weekly training to maintain their skills.