WESTMINSTER, Colo. — The Westminster Police Department is adding two new K9 members from across the pond to its ranks.
Arko comes from Poland and is a 3-year-old Dutch Shepherd. He received certification from the Colorado Police Canine Association in May 2025. Arko works alongside Officer Stroup, focusing on patrol operations, tracking, and explosive detection.
Arko took over from Rudy, Officer Stroup’s previous partner who passed away at the age of 4 in January. Rudy had accompanied the Westminster Police Department on over 90 deployments before succumbing to cancer.
Delta, a 2-year-old German Shepherd hailing from Germany, obtained certification from the Colorado Police Canine Association in November 2024. Delta collaborates with Sgt. Hempelmann and specializes in patrol duties and tracking.
Meet the Newest Members of Our Department: K9 Arko & K9 Delta
K9 Arko is a 3-year-old Dutch Shepherd from Poland. He earned his certification with the Colorado Police Canine Association in May 2025. Arko and his handler, Officer Stroup, are trained in patrol operations,… pic.twitter.com/Hf1BGaxcP5
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The two new additions bring the total number of K9s assigned to the Westminster Police Department to four. Arko and Delta join K9 Tom, his handler Officer Johnson, and K9 Ferro with handler Officer Fatzinger.
