Retired Lincoln K-9's

K-9 Samson

The first Lincoln Police K-9

German Shepherd handled by Officer Robert Rawlins (retired)

Full service canine certified by the State of Illinois

Years of service 1990 - 1998

*Notable* K-9 Samson was known as the “Million Dollar K9”. While on a traffic stop on Lincoln Parkway in Lincoln, K-9 Samson located $936,784 hidden amongst moving boxes in a U-Haul truck. This currency seizure allowed the Lincoln Police Department to move up in the technology era and outfitted the K-9 unit with a new squad back in the 90s.

K-9 Jack

Belgian Malinois handled by Officer Tim Kerns (retired)

Full Service canine certified by the State of Illinois

Years of Service 1998 - 2003

*Notable* K-9 Jack was known for his article and people searches. A call for service was made for a juvenile runaway. Officers had search the area prior to K-9 Jack’s arrival. Jack indicated on a large garbage can and would not leave its side. The juvenile was found hiding in the garbage can.

K-9 Duke

German Shepherd handled by Officer Kevin Lynn

Full Service canine certified by the State of Illinois

Years of Service 2006 – 2014

K-9 Ace

Belgian Malinois handled by Officer Ryan Sullivan

Full Service canine certified by the State of Illinois

Years of Service 2016 – 2023