Officer Jim Fearon and K-9 Pumba

Purpose of K-9 program: To serve the public by deterring and detecting narcotics in the community and the surrounding areas, to track suspects and/or missing persons and to search for evidence of crimes.  The K-9 team is routinely used to detect narcotics on traffic stops and is utilized by various agencies to assist in tracking suspects who have fled on foot.

Officer James Fearon

Officer Bio: Serving in law enforcement since 1996, Penobscot Nation PD, Orono PD and currently with Old Town PD. 

Certifications include K-9 Handler,  G.R.E.A.T. (Gang, Resistance, Education And Training) Officer, Field Training Officer, School Resource Officer, Bike Patrol Officer.

Pumba

Breed and age of dog: Belgian Malinois, bilingual French and English, born in 2001.

Years of service: November 2003-present

The K-9 Team

Type and length of training: Narcotics 320 hours, Tracking/Article Search 280 hours, Maintain 8 hours per month in each discipline.

Community Service: Public speaking engagements and demonstrations, school presentations, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and other community groups.

Tips for people who are stopped