The Leesburg Police Department Canine Consist of one supervisor and four K-9 Handlers. The K-9 Unit works both independently and as a direct support unit of the Uniform Patrol Division. The unit consists of four K-9 teams, each team comprised of a certified handler and K9. The dual-purpose canine teams are trained and certified for narcotics detection, tracking, article/evidence recovery and suspect apprehension. The dual-purpose canine teams are continually available to enhance the capability of the Uniform Patrol Division and the Department as a whole.