Gunny, a retired German shorthaired-pointer K-9, has been named UTC’s first Chief Canine Officer in an honorary role. Formerly trained in Vapor Wake detection, he’s credited with over 150 firearms recoveries during his law enforcement career. After retiring in late 2023 due to health concerns, Gunny now accompanies UTC Police Chief Sean O’Brien on campus,…
Tragedy in Chattanooga and an Officer’s Journey to Healing – Tips, Tactics, Tools Ep 56
In this powerful episode, Chief Sean O’Brien of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Police Department shares his remarkable journey through decades in law enforcement, including an account of the July 16, 2015 terrorist attack in Chattanooga. From his first officer-involved shooting in 1994 to leading K9 units, interdiction operations, and active shooter response training,…