The Police Department currently has four Police Service Dogs (PSD).  PSD Atlas, PSD Onyx, PSD Brutte, and PSD Ambo. Brutte, Atlas and Onyx are all trained as patrol dogs and cross-trained in narcotics detection. Ambo is trained in explosive detection. Our police dogs live at home when off duty and are valued members of each handler's family.

K9 officers drive specifically equipped vehicles that are outfitted with equipment necessary to keep their K9 partners safe, secure and comfortable during each shift.

Current K9 Teams

Corporal Jim Loomer and Brutte

Brutte is a Belgian Malinois male who joined the Westport Police Department in January 2020. Brutte was bred as a competition dog for French ring, and the opportunity to select him for police work became available. He was integrated into a basic training program that lasted 12 weeks. Officer Jim Loomer and Brutte hit the road on patrol together immediately following training just before Brutte's third birthday. Brutte is a patrol dog who is cross-trained in narcotics detection.

Corporal David Scinto and Atlas

Atlas is a German Shepherd who joined the Westport Police Department in the summer of 2016. Officer David Scinto raised Atlas as a puppy hoping he would qualify for police work once he was old enough. After a basic training program that lasted more than 12 weeks, Officer Scinto and Atlas started to patrol together as a team. Atlas is a patrol dog who is cross-trained in narcotics detection.

Corporal Jim Loomer and Ambo

Ambo is a yellow Labrador who joined the Westport Police Department in March of 2018 after completing a 10-week training program in explosives detection. Ambo is partnered with Officer James Loomer, who also handles a secondary patrol dog, Brutte. 

 Westport Police Department K9 Memorial

The Westport Police Department has a memorial dedicated to the Police Service Dogs that served the Town of Westport. The monument is located near the corner of Police Headquarters adjacent to Jesup Road.