01-29-2018, 01:30 AM
This is an interview of a Waller Co. Deputy (K9) officer and it was forwarded to Kristi Schiller the founder of k9s4cops. She in turn forwarded to me.
From: Andrew Blauser / Waller Co
To: Kristi Schiller
Tell us a little about yourself?
My name is Andy Blauser and I work for the Waller County Sheriff's Office. I am 28 years old and I have been in Law Enforcement for 6 years and I love serving my community.
How big is the area you serve and support?
Waller County is about 513 square miles or mostly ranches and farm land. We also have Prarie View University and are building new subdivisions all the time. Waller County is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas.
Describe your area where you live?
I live in a quiet neighborhood in Katy Texas with my wife Susana and my son Leonardo
How long have you been a K9 handler. This is your first K9? Is your K9 a dual/ single purpose?
I have had K9 Odin in my life since April of 2017 we have been on patrol together for about 6 months. K9 Odin would be my first K9 partner. K9 Odin came from Europe and was trained at Xtreme Concepts in Birmingham, AL and is dual trained in patrol, which includes tracking and apprehension, as well as narcotics.
When did you know you wanted to be in K9 ?
I worked very closely with former Sergeant of mine at a Sheriff's Office in the Panhandle of Texas. His dog is K9 Lucifer. That County is close to 1000 square miles with only 2 deputies on at a time. I saw how much he relied on K9 Lucifer to protect him as backup could really be 45 minutes away. There were many times that the suspects just knowing a K9 was present would prevent assaults that would have happened otherwise on Law Enforcement. I started training with him and started decoying.
How has being a K9s4COPs handler enhanced your ability to be a better K9 officer?
The support and fan base that K9s4Cops has makes me and Odin feel like superheros. They have over a million followers with over 200 agencies and K9s4COPs makes you feel like you are the only officer and K9 that truly matter. People are genuinely interested in what we do and how we go about serving our community. Kristi Schiller and her team give us continuous show of appreciation. When you are doing what can sometimes be a thankless jobs, the cheerleading that K9s4COPs gives makes you feel like you have a second family. The technical support, training and education that this organization provides cannot be put into words. I will saw that they are very successful providing the tools that tip the scales on law enforcements favor who are tasked with protection in this increasingly violent world.
Can you describe your K9 partner and a moment you knew you were bonding as a team?
K9 Odin has always shown me love. While we are riding around the County he will reach through his kennel and lay his paw on my arm or my shoulder. A few weeks ago I assisted a neighboring agency on a high speed pursuit that was coming into my county. I deployed K9 Odin after the vehcile stopped and the driver was arrested a couple of other Deputies that I have never met before yelled out "Odin!" In recognition. I have no clue who they were but it was humbling to me that people recognize Odin and the work he does.
Do you have a special sponsor donor through K9s4COPs?
Brian Robison who is number 96 with the Minnesota Vikings provided funds through his Reel Em In Foundation. The Robison family works close with K9s4COPs and they are tireless in their efforts to give law enforcement the best K9’s around. Once I learned he was a sponsor I was beside myself as I have been a lifelong Vikings fan. I remember watching Robison play back in 2005 on the National Champion Texas Longhorns and have been watching him dominate with the Vikings for years. Its part of the reason why I named my partner Odin. My partner like Brian is a BEAST that has no quit in him.
What do you do in your off-time with your K9 partner - how does he relax?
Odin enjoys long walks on the beach (seriously) and playing two ball in the creekbeds near Katy. He also loves water with a passion and swims, even if hes not supposed to, every chance he gets. He likes biting at hoses that are spraying water and finding rocks for me.
How does your K9 partner blend with your family?
The only people in Odins life right now are me and my wife Susy. Much to my surprise, he gets along with my 7 lb Pomeranian named Cody. They will chase each other around the yard like puppies. Odin goes on our family walks and is a big part of my family.
Can you describe a special capture/ apprehension/ or public demo
K9 Odin and I were directly involved in the capture of a person who had just hours before murdered a Texas State Trooper. While I cannot discuss the details at this time, I can say that it was the most humbling experience of my life. The part that made all the blood sweat and tears of being a K9 handler worth it was the relief and closure on the faces of the family of the slain Trooper when they met K9 Odin. K9 Odin performed flawlessly that night and provided protection to the nearly 400 law enforcement personell that was on scene. I cannot describe in words what K9 Odin means to me. I cannot imagine ever being a Deputy again without partner K9 Odin with me. He protects me and the Citizens of the Great State of Texas for a little love and a tennis ball.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
http://hpou.org/arrest-of-dps-troopers-k...onnection/
Article which appeared in our HPD monthly news magazine The Badge and Gun
From: Andrew Blauser / Waller Co
To: Kristi Schiller
Tell us a little about yourself?
My name is Andy Blauser and I work for the Waller County Sheriff's Office. I am 28 years old and I have been in Law Enforcement for 6 years and I love serving my community.
How big is the area you serve and support?
Waller County is about 513 square miles or mostly ranches and farm land. We also have Prarie View University and are building new subdivisions all the time. Waller County is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas.
Describe your area where you live?
I live in a quiet neighborhood in Katy Texas with my wife Susana and my son Leonardo
How long have you been a K9 handler. This is your first K9? Is your K9 a dual/ single purpose?
I have had K9 Odin in my life since April of 2017 we have been on patrol together for about 6 months. K9 Odin would be my first K9 partner. K9 Odin came from Europe and was trained at Xtreme Concepts in Birmingham, AL and is dual trained in patrol, which includes tracking and apprehension, as well as narcotics.
When did you know you wanted to be in K9 ?
I worked very closely with former Sergeant of mine at a Sheriff's Office in the Panhandle of Texas. His dog is K9 Lucifer. That County is close to 1000 square miles with only 2 deputies on at a time. I saw how much he relied on K9 Lucifer to protect him as backup could really be 45 minutes away. There were many times that the suspects just knowing a K9 was present would prevent assaults that would have happened otherwise on Law Enforcement. I started training with him and started decoying.
How has being a K9s4COPs handler enhanced your ability to be a better K9 officer?
The support and fan base that K9s4Cops has makes me and Odin feel like superheros. They have over a million followers with over 200 agencies and K9s4COPs makes you feel like you are the only officer and K9 that truly matter. People are genuinely interested in what we do and how we go about serving our community. Kristi Schiller and her team give us continuous show of appreciation. When you are doing what can sometimes be a thankless jobs, the cheerleading that K9s4COPs gives makes you feel like you have a second family. The technical support, training and education that this organization provides cannot be put into words. I will saw that they are very successful providing the tools that tip the scales on law enforcements favor who are tasked with protection in this increasingly violent world.
Can you describe your K9 partner and a moment you knew you were bonding as a team?
K9 Odin has always shown me love. While we are riding around the County he will reach through his kennel and lay his paw on my arm or my shoulder. A few weeks ago I assisted a neighboring agency on a high speed pursuit that was coming into my county. I deployed K9 Odin after the vehcile stopped and the driver was arrested a couple of other Deputies that I have never met before yelled out "Odin!" In recognition. I have no clue who they were but it was humbling to me that people recognize Odin and the work he does.
Do you have a special sponsor donor through K9s4COPs?
Brian Robison who is number 96 with the Minnesota Vikings provided funds through his Reel Em In Foundation. The Robison family works close with K9s4COPs and they are tireless in their efforts to give law enforcement the best K9’s around. Once I learned he was a sponsor I was beside myself as I have been a lifelong Vikings fan. I remember watching Robison play back in 2005 on the National Champion Texas Longhorns and have been watching him dominate with the Vikings for years. Its part of the reason why I named my partner Odin. My partner like Brian is a BEAST that has no quit in him.
What do you do in your off-time with your K9 partner - how does he relax?
Odin enjoys long walks on the beach (seriously) and playing two ball in the creekbeds near Katy. He also loves water with a passion and swims, even if hes not supposed to, every chance he gets. He likes biting at hoses that are spraying water and finding rocks for me.
How does your K9 partner blend with your family?
The only people in Odins life right now are me and my wife Susy. Much to my surprise, he gets along with my 7 lb Pomeranian named Cody. They will chase each other around the yard like puppies. Odin goes on our family walks and is a big part of my family.
Can you describe a special capture/ apprehension/ or public demo
K9 Odin and I were directly involved in the capture of a person who had just hours before murdered a Texas State Trooper. While I cannot discuss the details at this time, I can say that it was the most humbling experience of my life. The part that made all the blood sweat and tears of being a K9 handler worth it was the relief and closure on the faces of the family of the slain Trooper when they met K9 Odin. K9 Odin performed flawlessly that night and provided protection to the nearly 400 law enforcement personell that was on scene. I cannot describe in words what K9 Odin means to me. I cannot imagine ever being a Deputy again without partner K9 Odin with me. He protects me and the Citizens of the Great State of Texas for a little love and a tennis ball.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
http://hpou.org/arrest-of-dps-troopers-k...onnection/
Article which appeared in our HPD monthly news magazine The Badge and Gun
