Cedar Park Police introduce new facility K-9 'Brody'

The Cedar Park Police Department introduced Brody, a newly assigned facility and community-support K‑9, to the mayor and council. Chief Mike Harmon said the dog comes via Puppies Behind Bars, a nonprofit partnership with correctional facilities, and will be used for officer wellness, community outreach and school visits.

K‑9 handler Eric Dotson, who has served 23 years with the department and 18 years as a K‑9 handler, described Brody’s training at correctional facilities and at Greenhaven. "I've been a police officer here for 23 years," Dotson said, noting Brody has been in Cedar Park only a few weeks and is adjusting to the heat while already serving as a positive resource for officers and community events.