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id: 52ba72766c
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-11 00:50 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 00:50 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# NYPD K-9 is trained to detect a smell on electronic devices

A handler for an NYPD K-9 said the dog is trained to detect a chemical smell found on electronic devices, according to NY1.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [New York Police Department](/new-york/wiki/new-york-police-department.md)

## Coverage

- [Spectrum News NY1](http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2026/10/20/nypd-k-9-trained-to-sniff-out-electronic-devices), 2026-11-11 00:50 EST: NYPD K-9 trained to sniff out electronic devices

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