The Newark Police Department Canine Division currently has two canine/handler teams. Both NPD canines are of the Malinois breed and work primarily in patrol.

OFFICER PACHECO & K9 ECHO 

K9 Echo officially joined the Newark Police Department in February of 2020. After undergoing extensive training, Officer Pacheco and K9 Echo began serving the Newark community together in March of 2020.  

K9 Echo is a Belgian Malinois born on October 12, 2018. He is  currently trained in narcotics and article detection. 

 OFFICER LOSIER & K9 LESNAR

K9 Lesnar officially joined the Newark Police Department in February of 2025. Together with training staff, Officer Losier assisted in raising and training K9 Lesnar until August of 2025 when they both attended Canine Patrol School.  K9 Lesnar graduated Canine Patrol School in October of 2025 at which point he and his handler, Officer Losier, were assigned to the Patrol Division together.

K9 Lesnar is a Dutch Shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix and was born on September 24^th, 2024.  He is currently trained in suspect apprehension, along with firearms and ammunition detection.