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Navigation Home Message from the Chief Police Department Patrol Division Investigations Division Specialized Units Tactical Unit S.M.A.R.T. S.S.E.R.T SRO Unit K-9 Unit Traffic Enforcement Motorcycle Unit Bicycle Unit S.S.M.C.T.F. Records Division (F.A.Q.) In the line of duty Community Policing Community Service Officer Alarm Administration	K-9 Unit Officer Dermody joined the Matteson Police Department in 1981. In 1995 Officer Dermody was promoted to K-9 handler, where he and his partner "Wanko" spent 5 years together. "Wanko" ended his tour of duty in May 2000. In August 2000 Officer Dermody recieved his new partner "LOBO" a male german shepard imported from Germany by LandHeim in St. John Indiana. "LOBO" and his handler attended a 6 week program at the Noth American Police Work Dog Association where they successfully recieved their National Certification. Their initial training included obediance, aggression control, building searches, area searches, tracking and narcotics. LOBO and Office Dermody have completed their certification in narcotics detection, which includes marijuana, cocaine, heroine, LSD and methamphetamines. The average carrer expectancy for a police dog is 7-10 years. LOBO is 9 years old and has been instrumented in successfully capturing suspects in residential burglaries, armed robberies and aggravated vehicular car jackings. The K-9 Unit is responsible for training four hours a week and sixteen hours a month. The life of a K-9 officer is a rewarding and dedicated position. To view some photos of LOBO training with Officer Dermody, click here.