Carson was born in May of 2007, he joined the Montebello Police Department in October of 2008 and was attached to the Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) assigned to Detective Alfred Martinez as a gun detection dog.
Detective Martinez and K9 Carson attended a five week training course where Carson was certified as a gun detection dog. At the time, Carson was one of the only gun detection dogs east of the 710 freeway with the exception of the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department. Although assigned to the Montebello Police Department, Carson has assisted several law enforcement agencies in the San Gabriel Valley to include the Sheriffs department and the FBI. Throughout his career, Carson located 51 guns and several gun parts, accessories and ammunition.
Over his career, Carson has participated in several demonstrations for the community and he was definitely a crowd pleaser when showing off his skills.
In 2010 Carson and Detective Martinez transferred to the Patrol Bureau and in 2012 they were transferred to the Detective Bureau all the while continuing to locate guns and gun parts.
Carson was set to retire in March of 2015 but in January of this year, a large tumor was detected on his spine which caused paralysis to the upper portion of his body. As a result, Carson was unable to raise his head and walk.
Carson passed away on February 5th, 2015 with his favorite toy, his tennis ball which was given to him as a reward each time he located a firearm.
Rest easy Carson, you will be missed.
