Deputy Strube is K9 Buddy’s handler. K9 Buddy is a 5-year-old, chocolate Labrador retriever. K9 Buddy is trained in suspect tracking and the detection of narcotics during vehicle searches and building searches, and in locating. He is a highly active and driven K9, consistently demonstrating focus, reliability, and a strong work ethic when deployed. Buddy is eager to perform his duties and responds well in operational environments.
Off duty, he’s outgoing and always ready to go, always a very hungry boy, and enjoys lying out in the sun, sunbathing. Buddy and Deputy Strube have been certified since October 2025.
