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PC Ryan Boutin and Police Service Dog Rock are the third canine team to serve the citizens of the City of Kawartha Lakes since the units inception in 1997.

Rock is a male German Shepherd who's bloodline originates from the Czech Republic. In March 2011, PC Boutin and Rock attended a 16 week training course in Niagara receiving certification as a General Purpose patrol dog. This training included searching for missing persons, tracking suspects from crime scenes, evidence detection and apprehending suspects who are actively fleeing from the police. Rock is also cross trained in finding illegal drugs. To maintain their skills the team conducts weekly training sessions as well as returning to Niagara every six months for recertification.

The canine units main function is to provide support to uniform officers responding to calls for service. They are on call 24 hours a day and are also available to assist outside police agencies should they require a canine. Community presentations are also part of the unit responsibilities.

When not on duty Rock lives at home with his handler in a specially designed kennel. Food is supplied by the Horse and Hound (Victoria Feeds) based in Lindsay, and veterinary care is provided by Kawartha Animal Hospital in Lindsay. The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service is grateful to our sponsors. Without their donations, time and effort the program would not be sustainable.

Since starting in July, the canine team has been very successful in many areas of deployment which has contributed to making the City of Kawartha Lakes a safer place to live, work and play. In August 2011 the team assisted on a traffic stop and completed a drug search locating approximately $100,000 in drugs and cash.