Billy on patrol in Soap Lake
Soap Lake Police Sgt. Spencer Nulph stands as his dog Billy, a Belgian Tervuren, waits patiently in front of the door to the storage room containing Billy's favorite toy, a mostly deflated soccer ball. This is how Billy reacts when he's detected one of four illegal narcotics -- heroin, meth, crack and powder cocaine -- Nulph said.
Charles H. Featherstone
Soap Lake Police K9 officer Billy during a break with his favorite toy.
Soap Lake Police K9 Officer Billy.
Soap Lake Police Sgt. Spencer Nulph with K9 Officer Billy.
Soap Lake Police Sgt. Spencer Nulph with K9 Officer Billy. Nulph speaks to Billy in a high, squeaky voice he said "gets the dog's attention." "They work a lot harder when they know they have that investment from the handler. If the handler is not into it, the dog’s not going to care," Nulph said.
Soap Lake Police K9 Officer Billy.
SOAP LAKE — Billy sits anxiously still, focused and alert. He knows exactly what’s behind the closed door.
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