East County News Service

August 10, 2023 (San Diego) -- The first bloodhound for the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is now on duty. Albert joined the Sheriff's Department in January of 2022 as a 13-week-old puppy. After more than a year of training, he is now serving our communities as

part of the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SAR) K-9 Unit. His special mission is to help find missing and at-risk people.