Skip to Content
  • Contact Us
  • Text Size

 allentownpa.gov - Metro Government of Allentown (Print logo)

K-9 Unit

"Fidelis Custos" 
The Allentown Police Department's K-9 Unit will support patrol and investigative functions and enhance officer and citizen safety.  Because of their superior senses of smell, hearing and physical capabilities, the trained Police Service Dog (PSD) is a valuable supplement to Police manpower.

CANINE (K-9): 

A trained PSD which has been procured and specifically trained to execute a number of specific tasks which make use of canine speed, agility, and sense of smell. The Department will use dogs classified as "trained police canine."

CANINE OFFICER:

An officer specifically trained in the care, handling, and training of a dog for law enforcement use.  All of Allentown Police Department's Canine Officers and K-9 are certified through a nationally recognized organization.

 

SINGLE-PURPOSE/DUAL-PURPOSE K9:

Single-purpose:    A PSD that is specifically trained in one specific discipline of canine work.  For example, explosives/narcotics/cadaver detection.
Dual-purpose:       A PSD that is specifically trained in both the detection discipline as well as Patrol related activities (tracking, apprehension, article search, etc.)

Current K-9 Teams

Officer Neil Battoni and K9 Luka

Ofc Battoni K9 Luka

Officer Neil Battoni is a 17-year Veteran of the Allentown Police Department. Officer Battoni and K9 Luka have been together for 1 year. K9 Luka is a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois from the Netherlands. K9 Luka specializes in Bomb Detection, tracking, and handler protection.

Officer Robert Carbaugh and K9 Romke

Ofc Carbaugh K9 Romke

Officer Robert Carbaugh is a 15-year Veteran of the Allentown Police Department. Officer Carbaugh and his K9 Partner Romke have been together for 2 years. K9 Romke is a 5-year-old German Shepard from Deutschland. K9 Romke specializes in narcotics detection.

Officer Talden Cashatt and K9 Remi

Ofc Cashatt K9 Remi

Officer Talden Cashatt is a 17-year Veteran of the Allentown Police Department. Officer Cashatt and K9 Remi have been together for 7 years. K9 Remi is a 10-year-old Belgian Malinois from Holland. K9 Remi specializes in Patrol and Narcotics.

Officer Andrew Fegely and K9 Jax

Ofc Fegely K9 Jax

Officer Andrew Fegely is a 20-year veteran of the Allentown Police Department. Officer Fegely and his K9 partner Jax have been working together for 2 years. K9 Jax is a 3-½-year-old Yellow Labrador Retriever from Texas. K9 Jax specializes in Bomb Detection.

From 2013-2019 Officer Fegely was partnered with K9 Harley who specialized in Patrol and Narcotics.

Sergeant Robert Flores and K9 Niko

Sgt Flores K9 Niko

Sergeant Robert Flores is a 17-year veteran of the Allentown Police Department. Sergeant Flores and K9 Niko have been together for 1 year. K9 Niko is a 2-year-old German Shepard/Belgian Malinois from Slovakia. K9 Niko specializes in Patrol and Narcotics.

Contact Information:

Sgt. Rob Flores
Robert.Flores@Allentownpa.gov
 
Officer Andrew Fegely
Andrew.Fegely@Allentownpa.gov

Officer Talden Cashatt
Talden.Cashatt@Allentownpa.gov

Officer Robert Carbaugh
Robert.Carbaugh@Allentownpa.gov

Officer Joseph Krebs
Joseph.Krebs@Allentownpa.gov
 
Officer Neil Battoni
Neil.BattoniJr@Allentownpa.gov
 
 
If you would like to request a K-9 demonstration for an organization within the City of Allentown, please either call the phone number below or e-mail Sally Yandrasits.
Phone: (610) 437-7713
Fax: (610) 437-8721