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K9 HexeK9 Hexe is a dual purpose Patrol/Explosive Detection (PEDD) Belgian Malinois. She was born on June 15th, 2010 in Ukraine then traveled to Denmark to complete basic odor recognition and bite training. Upon successful completion K9 Hexe traveled to the United States for advanced training in Explosives Detection by Ryan Millbern and the excellent staff at Southern Coast K9 in Daytona Beach, FL. K9 Hexe was always near or at the top of her class in detection work. She later received her advanced bite training and D.O.D. certification at Hill Country Dog Center in Pipe Creek, TX. K9 Hexe proved to have exceptional patrol skills but remains an amazingly friendly partner. Every day she is tasked with explosives detection duty searching hundreds of vehicles, open areas, luggage, and packages. She lives up to the Belgian Malinois legend in every way with endless drive and determination.
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Ryan & K9 Hexe completed 25,343 hostile environment operational searches during their tenure serving the United States Department of State and host nation military forces.
K9 StarK9 Star is a Belgian Malinois who served 3 years for the Vail (CO) Police Department as a Narcotics Detection and Trailing dog. She was born in North Carolina in 2006 to a harsh life. Fortunately, she was rescued from an abusive owner by the amazing staff at the Humane Society of Iredell County. After getting her healthy, they put Star up for adoption but there were no takers because she was so fearful and aggressive. Thankfully, the Iredell County Humane Society works closely with the Second Chance Program run by Highland Canine in Harmony, NC. Through the dedication and talent of Highland Canine’s owner, Jason Purgason, Star was transformed from a frightened abused puppy to a confident and outstanding narcotics detection working Police K9.
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After reading about Star’s story, Officer Millbern applied to Highland Canine’s Paul LeBlanc Memorial Police Dog Donation program. Officer Millbern was chosen over many other applicants and police departments across the country making Star the first and only Police K9 in the history of Vail PD.
During her time with VPD, K9 Star had over 100 deployments, was solely responsible for over 35 narcotics specific arrests, and the seizure of over $10,000 in cash despite a lack of command staff support. She was also solely responsible for the recovery of key evidence after a home invasion and robbery. When she was not on the hunt for criminals K9 Star served as an educational ambassador for the department. She visited with over 2,500 school children across Colorado giving demonstrations of her abilities as well as helping Officer Millbern educate Colorado kids of all ages about the dangers of drugs.
Currently, K9 Star is enjoying a much deserved retirement at the Millbern household. She enjoys hiking, playing ball, sneaking onto the people bed and being generally spoiled with love and treats.
During her time with VPD, K9 Star had over 100 deployments, was solely responsible for over 35 narcotics specific arrests, and the seizure of over $10,000 in cash despite a lack of command staff support. She was also solely responsible for the recovery of key evidence after a home invasion and robbery. When she was not on the hunt for criminals K9 Star served as an educational ambassador for the department. She visited with over 2,500 school children across Colorado giving demonstrations of her abilities as well as helping Officer Millbern educate Colorado kids of all ages about the dangers of drugs.
Currently, K9 Star is enjoying a much deserved retirement at the Millbern household. She enjoys hiking, playing ball, sneaking onto the people bed and being generally spoiled with love and treats.
