Jefferson County Sheriff Travis Maze is proud to announce the addition of its newest canine, Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 Kingsley. Kingsley has been officially assigned to Detective Ryan Viney, who will oversee her training, deployment, and daily care.

K9 Kingsley joins the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office with a critical mission: to assist investigators in the fight against Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC). As an ESD-certified canine, Kingsley possesses specialized skills to detect hidden electronic storage devices – such as flash drives, micro-SD cards, and other digital media – that may contain evidence vital to protecting children and supporting criminal investigations. Her keen abilities will significantly enhance the Sheriff’s Office’s capability to locate and secure digital evidence that might
otherwise go undiscovered.

The acquisition of K9 Kingsley was made possible through the extraordinary generosity of community member Mabel Schumacher. Her support not only enabled the Sheriff’s Office to expand its K9 program, but also directly contributes to safeguarding children across Jefferson County and beyond.
We are deeply grateful to Ms. Schumacher for making this addition to our team possible.

K9 Kingsley will be an invaluable asset in our ongoing efforts to investigate crimes against children and bring offenders to justice.

Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department.