Above left to right are K9 Officer Sean Clifford with his K9 partner "Vert" and K9 Officer Robert Dashnow with his K9 partner "Thor"

K9 Vert is trained in narcotics detection, criminal apprehension, building searches, proctection and tracking.

K9 Thor is trained in explosives detection, criminal apprehension, building searches, protection and tracking.

K9 Vert was named after late Schenectady Police Officer Eric Verteramo, who was killed in the line of duty on April 11, 2004.

Help the Schenectady PD K9's take a bite out of crime. Be smart! Don't join gangs or talk to gang members. Report them to your parents, teachers and police.