K-9

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Burbank Police Department’s K-9, Kazan, due to medical complications during emergency surgery.

K-9 Kazan has been serving the Burbank Police Department since January 2004 and previously served with the Chicago Heights Police Department. K-9 Kazan turned 9 years old on March 1st.

 

The objective of the Burbank Police Department's K-9 Unit is to provide the Department with an additional specialized Unit to increase the effectiveness in the detection and prevention of crime as well as the apprehension of criminals. The K-9 unit provides a tangible service to the Department and has a psychological effect on the criminal activity within the community.

  The greatest value of our K-9 lies in his keen senses of sight, smell, and hearing which aid in the search for drugs, persons, and of buildings. The K-9 Unit provides a positive public image of the Departments expertise and efficiency.

  The Burbank Police Department's K-9, Kazan, is trained in obedience, agility, evidence searches, building searches and apprehension work.
 

Burbank Police Department's

Officer Greg Perovich

and his

Partner, Kazan

		In May 2005, Officer Perovich and Kazan successfully located and apprehended a drug trafficker transporting 300lbs of marijuana from Texas to Illinois. The suspect has since been convicted on all charges. Both officers are to be commended for their fine work in the war on drugs.