
- Name: Claude
- Specialty: Explosives Detection/Search Enhanced Evidence K-9 (S.E.E.K.)
- Breed: Labrador Retriever
- Color: Black
- Sex: Male
- Weight: 80 pounds
- Birthday: July 13, 2013
- Training: ATF National Canine Center, Front Royal, VA
- Handler: Special Agent Canine Handler Eric Kotchian
- Location: Boston Field Division
K-9 Claude is an ATF Explosives Detection Canine assigned to the Boston Field Division with Special Agent Canine Handler Eric Kotchian. His job is to find explosives, guns and ammunition. K-9 Claude is also an ATF Search Enhanced Evidence K-9 (S.E.E.K.) able to work off leash up to 150 yards away from his handler and detect more than 19,000 distinct odors. K-9 Claude started his training with the Guiding Eyes organization.
Recent Find
Local Boston police requested assistance from SACH Kotchian and K-9 Claude on a joint investigation with ATF. K-9 Claude began looking for evidence based on the executed search warrant and found fireworks evidence related to the case.