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Bloodhound Training in Greensboro

Bloodhound Ellie Mae with her handler officer J.D. Fraser
Jeff Tiberii

About 20 bloodhounds from across the country are in the Triad this week working to earn certification. Dogs and their handlers are receiving training from the National Police Bloodhound Association. Greensboro K-9 officer J.D. Fraser works with four-legged partner Ellie Mae. She is trained to assist in missing person searches. Officer Fraser says the re-certification process hones Ellie Mae's skills and gives credibility to the practice.

J.D. Fraser: "The dog has to find up to 16 different hides, hidden in vehicles, structures, and packages. Across the state for court purposes, we can show that our dogs have been evaluated by an outside person"

Fraser says Ellie Mae can track and follow a scent for several miles. Bloodhounds typically work on the force for 6 or 7 years and live full-time with their handlers. The Greensboro Police Department is hosting the national training event through Thursday.

Jeff Tiberii is the co-host of WUNC's "Due South." Jeff joined WUNC in 2011. During his 20 years in public radio, he was Morning Edition Host at WFDD and WUNC’s Greensboro Bureau Chief and later, the Capitol Bureau Chief. Jeff has covered state and federal politics, produced the radio documentary “Right Turn,” launched a podcast, and was named North Carolina Radio Reporter of the Year four times.
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