Bruce (X525)

Bruce is a retired passenger screening explosives detection canine for TSA/DHS. He was assigned to his only handler, Ty Bilton, in June 2016. They graduated as a pair from the National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX, in September 2016. During his career, Bruce worked regularly at Charlotte Douglas – CLT (2016-2017) and Phoenix Sky Harbor – PHX (2017-2021) airports. He also worked temporary duty assignments at Los Angeles – LAX and San Diego – SAN airports. Additionally, Bruce worked to supplement security measures at numerous ASU football games, and once with the Secret Service during a Presidential Campaign visit in 2020. Bruce loves hanging out with other dogs. He’s gentle and fun-loving. He enjoys playing fetch with anything “round” and “yellow”, from tennis balls to lemons. Bruce is always in the mood to savor a tasty treat, or receive a good petting!