Three New K9 Units Join Kansas Wildlife Patrol | Wichita News

Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Kansas Wildlife and Parks welcomes three new K9 units—Maverick, Krew, and Red—set to begin training in February, bringing fresh energy to conservation enforcement. Each dog pairs with a seasoned officer: Maverick with Lt. Lance Hockett, Krew with Warden Jake Brooke, and Red with Warden Layne Watkins—Red being Watkins’ first partner. This marks a transition as Hockett and Brooke retire their longtime K9s, Kodak and Kreed, this spring, signaling both change and continuity in the department’s mission. These new teams represent a vital investment in the future of wildlife protection in Kansas…