Maverick is a 2 year old German Shepherd serving as a working Sheriff K9 with the Merced County Sheriff’s Office, assigned to criminal apprehension and narcotics detection. In that role he performs duties in both apprehension and narcotics detection as part of the department’s K9 program. Off duty, Maverick enjoys playing fetch and horseplaying with his brother Zeus, showing an energetic, social side when not on assignment. These facts describe Maverick’s combination of breed, departmental role, and off-duty personality: a German Shepherd K9 focused on criminal apprehension and narcotics detection who also values active time with his family.
