Sheriff’s K9 Dax Finds Missing Suicidal Man in Vernon Hills

By PF Staff

Waukegan, IL. – This past week Deputy John Forlenza and K9 Dax traveled to Sterling Heights, Michigan, to participate in the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) Region #19 Patrol Dog Trial. The duo brought home several regional titles following the certification/competition course.
The first two days, K9 Dax completed his annual/national certifications in tracking, narcotics searches (rooms and vehicles), and cadaver detection. For the final two days, K9 Dax participated in a trial where he competed in the areas of obedience, agility, scent work (suspect and article searches), apprehension, and apprehension with gunfire.
Regional titles:
1st Place Patrol Dog Overall
Tracking Exceptional Certification (first dog in Region #19 in 12 years)
1st Place Cadaver Detection
1st Place Criminal Apprehension
Boris Award – Top Apprehension Dog (dedicated in memory of K9 Boris – Detroit Police Department)
Invitation to USPCA’s National Patrol Dog Field Trial – November 2019
Top Finisher in Agility and Tracking
On their first shift back to work following the competition, Deputy Forlenza and K9 Dax were called to assist Vernon Hills Police locate a missing 51-year-old man, who threatened to harm himself, before fleeing his friend’s home on foot. At approximately 5:30AM this morning, Deputy Forlenza and K9 Dax responded to the area of Route 45 and Buffalo Grove Road, Vernon Hills.

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