K-9 Detective Gripple

12/01/2023

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K9s In The News🗞️: Summerville Police Department adds an Electronic Detection K9!

Welcome, K9 Gripple, to the Summerville Police Department (SPD) in South Carolina's Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. Gripple, a 2-year-old English lab, and handler Detective Heidkamp were officially certified as an ESD handler and K9, by the Jordan Detection K9 School earlier this month.

K9 Gripple is trained to find concealed electronic devices that are hard to find due to their small size and will work cases such as s*x trafficking, child po*******hy, online predators, child abuse, and more, said SPD. K9 Gripple comes after the collaboration of SPD, Defenders for Children, and Gripple Inc., with a special donation from an “Angel Donor."

“Gripple Inc. is a 100% employee-owned manufacturer of suspension solutions for construction. Along with our distribution partner, ASC Equipment, we are so proud to support Defenders for Children and this amazing K9 program, with the goal to keep the communities that we all live and work in much safer,” Gripple Inc. said.

Gripple will also double as an emotional support animal for victims where the victim may need comfort through the process of providing a statement or counseling at the Child Advocacy Center (CAC).

Congratulations, Detective Heidkamp and K9 Gripple; we cannot wait to follow your careers.

📰 & 📸 Credit: Summerville Police Department, K-9 Detective Gripple, Jordan Detection K9 - Electronic Detection K9,and local News 2 reporter: Jameson Moyer

12/01/2023

On the weekends, when she is not working, Gripple loves to play fetch with her Chuckit Fetch Games ball & launcher donated by PetSmart in Summerville! Defenders for Children Summerville Police Department

11/29/2023

Once Gripple landed in South Carolina, her handler knew she needed to establish veterinary care somewhere local. Bees Ferry Veterinary Hospital took the best care of our girl! She is in tip-top shape to catch the predators! Defenders for Children Gripple Limited Ariel Imler Bees Ferry Veterinary Hospital

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11/29/2023

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11/22/2023

Hey Guys!

I have an Instagram now!

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https://www.instagram.com/k9_detective_gripple/

11/17/2023

Come see Gripple today at the Chick-fil-a in Summerville with the Summerville Police Department!!

Also, while you’re here donate to support the Special Olympics Athletes!

11/12/2023

Let's hear it for Detective Heidkamp & Gripple!

They are officially certified as an ESD Handler & K-9, BIG Thank you to Jordan Detection K9 - Electronic Detection K9 for training them so patiently. A HUGE thank you to Defenders for Children for giving them the opportunity to catch the bad guys!

Gripple is in South Carolina and will be on duty at the Summerville Police Department on Monday!

11/07/2023

Mom and I went to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument with our friends! Look how beautiful!

Mom also kept yelling “GO BIRDS” whatever that means 🦅

11/04/2023

The weather here was PERFECT for a walk with my pals!

I sniffed so many sniffs!

How are you all enjoying this beautiful weekend?

11/03/2023

Check me out!!

Jordan Detection K9 - Electronic Detection K9 is training me to be the best ESD there is!

From file cabinets to buckets....Electronic devices are not safe in any hiding spot!

11/03/2023

*Gripple & I are still in training at the Jordan Detection K9 - Electronic Detection K9*

Gripple is a 2 year old English Lab specializing in detecting electronic storage devices. Gripple doubles as an emotional support animal for victims where the victim may need comfort through the process of providing a statement or counseling at the Child Advocacy Center (CAC). Gripple is a member of the Summerville Police Department where she will assist in the ex*****on of search warrants and locate potential evidence in these critical incidents.

Gripple was graciously donated to the Summerville Police Department by Defenders for Children. Their mission is to "Successfully Making an Impact! Protecting Children & Stopping Those Who Hurt Them".

If you see Gripple out, don't be shy come say HI!