K-9

Gauge, VUPD’s first K-9 officer, has died

Jul. 24, 2020—Gauge, the first recruit and longest-serving officer in Vanderbilt University Police Department’s K-9 program, died July 20. He was 14 and a half.

Community K-9 Patrol "Jack" the new community K-9 with his handler, Corporal Lewis.

I Am Vanderbilt: Shaneithia Lewis

Nov. 30, 2018—Cpl. Shaneithia Lewis patrols her assigned zone each day with the mission of keeping the campus safe. But she does so with a unique partner riding along.

Meet ‘Jack,’ VUPD’s first community K-9 officer

Oct. 9, 2018—Vanderbilt University Police Department welcomed Jack, a 2-year-old yellow Lab and the university’s first community K-9 officer, this fall.

Brutus and handler Sgt. John Oliver (left) and Dyno and handler Lt. Jason Bates (right). (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt)

VUPD welcomes newest K-9 officers, Dyno and Brutus

Jun. 8, 2018—Vanderbilt University Police Department welcomed its two newest K-9 officers—Dyno, a yellow Lab/beagle mix, and Brutus, a chocolate Lab.

VUPD Sgt. Jason Bates and Cpl. Gauge (John Russell/Vanderbilt)

Vanderbilt’s longest-serving K-9 officer sniffs out retirement

Jul. 5, 2017—Cpl. Gauge, Vanderbilt’s longest-serving K-9 officer, retired July 1 after 10 years of service to VUPD. Due to his strong work ethic, however, Gauge may have some trouble settling into retirement.