10/13/2026
Pleasant Prairie Police Department Welcomes K-9 Kai, New Electronic Detection Dog
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — The Pleasant Prairie Police Department officially welcomed its newest K-9 officer, Kai, during the Village Board meeting on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Kai, a two-year-old English Labrador Retriever, was officially sworn into the department alongside Detective Jim Hackney, who will serve as her handler.
Unlike traditional police K-9s trained to detect narcotics or track suspects, Kai specializes in electronic detection, helping investigators locate hidden electronic devices and digital evidence.
Kai will primarily assist with Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigations, where locating electronic devices can play a critical role in identifying and collecting evidence.
Her specialized training allows her to search for electronic devices in a variety of environments, including indoors, outdoors, and even underwater.
Before joining the department, Kai was originally trained for therapy work. Her friendly temperament allows her to provide comfort to adult and child victims during investigations. According to the department, Kai can be petted and played with while on duty.
Detective Hackney was selected to receive an electronic detection K-9 through the National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI).
Kai's specialized scent-detection skills were developed by Todd Jordan of Jordan Detection over a period of four to six months. Detective Hackney subsequently completed additional training focused on handling Kai and strengthening their working relationship.
The addition of Kai provides the Pleasant Prairie Police Department with another investigative resource, particularly in cases involving child exploitation and electronic evidence.
Residents can follow Kai and Detective Hackney through the Pleasant Prairie Police Department page.
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