AUSTIN (KXAN) — Nine new K-9 teams and four certified K-9 Tech Trainers with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) graduated Friday and are set to deploy across Texas.

“These teams will serve as a critical resource in enhancing public safety, supporting narcotics and explosive detection, tracking operations and broader law enforcement efforts,” DPS said. • K-9 Ares (DPS photo) • K-9 Bella (DPS photo) • K-9 Eddy (DPS photo) • K-9 Jeta (DPS photo) • K-9 Nova (DPS photo) • K-9 Ronin (DPS photo) • K-9 Stark (DPS photo) • K-9 Venom (DPS photo) • K-9 Zeus (DPS photo)

According to DPS, each graduating K-9 team completed a rigorous nine-week training program, with six weeks of pre-training or the K-9s.

“Our K-9 teams are an integral part of the DPS family and play a vita

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