The McIntosh County Sheriff ’s Office is asking the public for donations to help maintain its K9 program.
Lt. Chad Breazeale says the program is “dedicated to supporting drug enforcement, criminal apprehension, and search and rescue missions throughout our communities. “Our K9 teams serve as an essential resource for both our agency and surrounding jurisdictions,” he said.
The K9 program currently has three K9 teams, Breazeale said, including:
• K9 Jack – Handler: Lieutenant Chad Breazeale Certified and utilized primarily for drug operations and mutual aid requests.
• K9 Sasa – Handler: Deputy Bradley Smith Newly assigned and currently completing certification training.
• K9 Badger – Handler: Deputy Christian DeGraffenreid Certified in May 2025.
Temporarily inactive due to the handler being on medical leave.
Once certified, all MCSO K9s are trained to:
• Detect the odor of illegal narcotics
• Conduct tracking and apprehension of suspects
• Search for missing persons
Asking for Support
To remain certified through CLEET and the State of Oklahoma, each K9 team is required to complete a minimum of 16 hours of narcotics-related training every month. Meeting this standard is not only a regulatory necessity but a vital part of keeping our K9s sharp and effective.
The training equipment be requested will ensure the teams can conduct proper monthly training and remain mission-ready year-round.
Equipment Wish List Elite K9:
1. K9 BSD-4B with HDPE Kit – $1,294.95 2. (20) K-9 BSD Duro-Foam Black Balls – $99.00 3. Odor Print – Cocaine (Mini) – $59.95 4. Odor Print – Methamphetamine (Mini) – $59.95 5. Odor Print – Heroin (Mini) – $59.95 6. Odor Print – Marijuana (Mini) – $59.95 Elite K9 Subtotal: $1,633.75 Ray Allen Manufacturing:
1. Ray Allen Scent Box (Set of 4) – $714.99 2. Getxent Glass Vial + Tube – 50 Replacement Tubes – $349.99 Ray Allen Subtotal: $1,064.98 Total Equipment Request: $2,698.73 “We greatly appreciate your consideration and support of our K9 program. With your help, we can ensure our K9 teams are equipped, trained, and ready to serve our citizens at the highest level,” Breazeale said.
