The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new, four-legged tool in the fight against crime in Tennessee.
A 17-month-old, black Labrador Retriever named Marvel has been specially-trained ability to sniff out electronic storage devices less than a millimeter thick.
Electronic Storage Detection K-9s can be vital to investigations as these devices can easily be overlooked by human eyes. They’re sometimes hidden in wall cracks, ceiling tiles, open fields, water, or the garbage. Such devices are less likely to elude detection by Marvel, who has been trained to detect a chemical compound used on practically all of these devices.
When not utilizing his ESD capabilities, Marvel will serve as a comfort companion to both law enforcement officers and the public, such as child victims. He will also assist in stress diffusion and show off his skills to school and civic groups.
Marvel is the TBI’s second ESD K9. His predecessor, K9 Zeus, retired earlier this year.
