(5-30-26) Dr. Lorrie Riggs with Red Barn Veterinary Care received a small token of appreciation from the Decatur Police Department for the support and dedication she has shown to the law enforcement K9 teams of Adams County over the years.

K9 Koda was in attendance

Dr. Riggs was presented with a plaque recognizing her exceptional veterinary care, compassion, and continued commitment to the health and well-being of our K9 partners who faithfully serve and protect our community each day.

Her professionalism and dedication have made a lasting impact on Adams County. We are truly grateful for everything Dr. Riggs has done for our K9 teams.

Thank you, Dr. Riggs, from the bottom of our hearts.

Did you know…

Police/Law Enforcement K9s

• Estimated numbers: Sources commonly cite around 30,000 to 50,000 active police K9s in the U.S., though exact figures vary due to decentralized departments (local, county, state, and federal).

• Service length: Most serve 6–9 years before retirement.

• Roles:

• Patrol: Officer protection, suspect apprehension, building/area searches.

• Detection: Narcotics or explosives (usually specialized in one, not both).

• Other: Tracking missing persons, evidence recovery, crowd control.