Q&A JISD PD'S K-9 NOSEK

by Camy Reynolds

Sergeant Jason Wolf and K-9 Nosek have been a dynamic duo since Nosek was just a 2-year-old pup. Born in Poland in 2018, Nosek made his way to the U.S. to begin his specialized K-9 narcotics detection training. This summer, Nosek earned a perfect score for the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association Certification, a remarkable achievement as the certification is widely viewed as the gold standard for K-9 teams in accurately and effectively detecting narcotics.

What is it like being a narcotics detection K-9? It's kinda cool. I get to work a little and sleep a lot. I can smell all sorts of odor that you humans cannot smell. Some I wish I didn't have to smell, those gym bags and locker rooms!! GROSS!!!

How do you keep in shape for the job? My dad exercises with me regularly. I don't understand why he throws a ball over and over and over and makes me go get it. He threw it, he should go get it, but I use that as an excuse to run and stay in shape.

What is your favorite part of the job? I really love getting to spend time with people. The kids come to see me all the time. I don't mind waking up from one of my many naps to say hello. Especially when a student is having a bad day, and I get to put a smile on their face.

When you aren't working, what do you like to do? I have many friends at my house. I have other dogs I play with and lots of land to run around. My dad and I play a lot and I get baths. I also love to swim!!

Any interesting stories from your time on the job? My favorite story was finding a backpack with stuff in it that shouldn't have been there. Long story short, the person got in some trouble, but came and thanked me for saving her life. I overheard her telling my dad that had I not caught her when I did, she felt she would have gone down a rabbit hole she couldn't get out of. I thought she meant real rabbits. I was ready to chase one. But that made me proud I could save someone's life.