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Kate

K9 Kate sits on a baseball field in Detroit, Michigan
Specialty
Explosives Detection/Search Enhanced Evidence K-9 (S.E.E.K.)
Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Black
Sex
Female
Weight
64 pounds
Birthdate
Training
ATF National Canine Training Center, Front Royal, VA
Handler
Special Agent Canine Handler Matthew Totten
Location
Detroit Field Division

K9 Kate is an ATF Explosives Detection & Search Enhanced Evidence Canine (S.E.E.K.) trained to detect 19,000 combinations of explosives. She serves the Detroit Field Division.

Kate’s primary job is to assist ATF, as well as other federal, state, and local agencies with locating explosives, firearms and spent shell casings.

K9 Kate began her service training in the “Puppies Behind Bars” program. When not working, Kate loves to be active outdoors, swim and play with her family.

Last Updated: November 19, 2025

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