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Kentucky police department introduces K-9 to help fight child exploitation
Flash, a K-9 trained to detect chemical compounds on devices, was acquired through a nonprofit and has proven reliable within three weeks, aiding child exploitation investigations.
- On March 22, 2026, Georgetown Police in Kentucky partnered with Flash, a K‑9 trained to detect chemical compounds in electronic devices, to help fight child exploitation.
- The department acquired Flash through a nonprofit that battles sex trafficking and child exploitation, and Flash is trained to detect chemical compounds on flash drives, cell phones, and micro SD cards.
- During a recent warrant, officers used Flash and U.S. Probation asked for assistance; 'Typically, when we get finished with our search, we'll bring in the K-9s, so we'll bring in Flash to make sure, call it another set of eyes if you will', said Georgetown police chief Darin Allgood.
- The police chief said the dog boosts team morale and believes Flash will make a big difference for their Kentucky community.
- With about three weeks of deployment, Flash has already proven to be a reliable member of the team, said Georgetown police chief Darin Allgood.
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