K9 Lafferty is a Belgian Malinois named after our 56th Sheriff, James L. Lafferty. K9 Lafferty joined the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office on December 16th 2021. He is a dual-purpose K9, trained and certified in narcotics detection, tracking, searches, obedience, criminal apprehension, and handler protection. His handler is Deputy Sheriff Christian Hughes. 

K9 O'Nei was born on July 10, 2017. K9 O'Nei is named after Sheriff Al O'Neill, who served from 1977 to 1985. He is certified in explosive detection, tracking and handler protection. His handler and partner is Deputy Sheriff Adam B. Hallett. 

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