Baron
- Breed / Mix: German Shorthaired Pointer
- Age: 11 Years
- Service: Local Police / Agency
Baron is a german shorthaired pointer who was born in Germany. He was trained at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas at the TSA Canine Program for explosives detection. After graduating canine school, Baron was assigned to his handler who works for the Phoenix Police Transit Unit. In the Transit Unit Baron was responsible for searching trains, buses, vehicles, terminals, warehouses and anything related to the transit environment. He worked in Downtown Phoenix helping keep people safe while going to baseball games, basketball games, concerts and festivals. He worked major events in Phoenix such as the Super Bowl, Final 4, Spring Training games, NBA Finals, 4th of July Celebrations and dignitary protections for current and former presidents. He has traveled to Las Vegas multiple times to help support the New Years Eve Celebration on the Las Vegas Strip and has worked multiple Super Bowls out of state. Now that Baron is retired he enjoys going in the pool, playing at the park, and camping in Northern Arizona.