MBPD K9 Unit

Welcome to the K9 Unit page for the Myrtle Beach Police Department. Our K9 unit is made up of 6 teams.

01/09/2026

January 9th is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!

Thank you to our dedicated officers, partners, and professional staff who work with compassion and selflessness to keep their community safe. We're grateful for you today and every day!

12/05/2025

We want to give a big shout out to DAY 1 WEEK 1 for their generous donation toward a new vest for our newest K9, Rena. Thank you for your continued support and for the great work you do in our community.

09/25/2025

The Myrtle Beach Police Department K9 Team is grateful to the Murrells Inlet Veterinary Hospital for providing our K9 officers with specialized medical kits made by Dustoff K9.
K9 Officers PFC. Porzio-Heard, PFC. Sonko, PFC. Struckus, and PFC. Channani, along with their K9 partners, were present to receive the kits. These resources will help ensure our four-legged partners stay safe and cared for while serving our community.
Thank you to Murrells Inlet Vet Hospital and Dustoff K9 for supporting our team!

Photos from Myrtle Beach Police Department's post

05/08/2025

02/14/2025

Meet K9 Goose and Pfc. Brandon Sonko! 🐶👮‍♂️

The Myrtle Beach Police Department proudly introduced its newest K9 team on February 12. Pfc. Brandon Sonko and K9 Goose recently completed specialized training in Pennsylvania and are now officially part of our department’s K9 Unit.

Pfc. Sonko has been a dedicated member of MBPD for over three years and recently transitioned into his new role as a K9 handler. Goose, who has been with the department for just over a year, was paired with Pfc. Sonko upon his assignment to the K9 Division.

Together, they are prepared to serve and protect the community, working as dedicated partners in crime prevention and public safety. Please join us in welcoming this dynamic duo to their new roles!