Baron

K-9: Baron, DOB: June 27,1999

Handler: Chief Bill Russell

    Baron is certified as a Patrol Dog (PD1) and a Cadaver Detector dog through the U.S.P.C.A. Baron is not really a member of the Sangamon County Rescue Squad Search and Rescue K-9 Team, but is available to be called out with them since his handler is the Chief of the all Volunteer Squad. Baron is a K-9 working with the Sangamon County Coroner’s Office. Baron was imported from Germany and when he arrived here, he had cataracts on both eyes. He has had surgery to help with this problem at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Illinois. Bill and Baron are members of the United States Police Canine Association.