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Danielle (Dani)

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K9 Danielle (Dani) poses on a boardwalk by the water with New York City in the background
Specialty
Explosives Detection/Search Enhanced Evidence K-9 (S.E.E.K.)
Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Black
Sex
Female
Weight
52 pounds
Birthdate
Training
ATF National Canine Training Center, Front Royal, VA
Handler
Special Agent Canine Handler Heather McKeon
Location
New York Field Division

Canine Dani is an ATF Explosive Detection/Search Enhanced Evidence Canine (S.E.E.K) where she learned to detect the latest homemade, military and commercial explosives. Dani’s job is to assist ATF agents and other law enforcement officers in locating explosives, firearms and ammunition related evidence. As a S.E.E.K trained canine, Dani received additional obedience training and has the ability to work both on and off leash. If canine Dani detects explosives she is trained to sit and wait for further instruction from her handler, Special Agent Canine Handler McKeon.

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

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