Mr. Jimmie Davenport Jr.

Jimmie Davenport is a 18 year member of the Austin Police Department (Texas). He has spent 14 years in the K9 Unit. His duties have included setting up advanced training within the his K9 Unit for new and experienced handlers. Officer Jimmie Davenport also has been a SWAT K9 for ten years and has helped design the SWAT K9 program currently in use. Officer Davenport has also written K9 training columns for SWAT magazine, Police K9 Magazine and International Police Working Dog Association. Jimmie Davenport is the author of Run, But You Can't Hide.

According to the description of Run, But You Can't Hide, it "is author Jimmie Davenport, Jr.'s, wry advice to criminals faced with apprehension by a police K9. In his more than twelve years a K9 handler, including with a SWAT team, Davenport has found his confidence in his dogs more than rewarded, and his engaging account of his experiences with Stuka and Ammo reveal the training, dedication, and determination that goes into forging an effective K9 team.

by Jimmie Davenport, Jr.
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Run, But You Can't Hide is author Jimmie Davenport, Jr.'s, wry advice to criminals faced with apprehension by a police K9.In his more than twelve years a K9 handler, including with a SWAT team, Davenport has found his confidence in his dogs more than rewarded, and his engaging account of his experiences with Stuka and Ammo reveal the training, dedication, and determination that goes into forging an effective K9 team.

The drama of the stories he relates is complimented by Davenport's genuine affection for his canine partners, and the detailed narrative he has crafted draws readers into this adrenaline-fueled world, leaving us with a new appreciation for the abilities of those animals trained to assist law enforcement.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jimmie Davenport, Jr., is a Texas native and lives in Austin with his wife, Kelly.His personal interests include scuba diving and military history.

Currently employed by the Austin Police Department, Mr. Davenport is a member of the International Police Working Dog Association.

Officer Jimmie Davenport also has been a SWAT K9 for ten years and has helped design the SWAT K9 program currently in use. Officer Davenport has

Jimmie Davenport Officer Jimmie Davenport, Austin Police Department

Jimmie Davenport is a 18 year member of the Austin, Tx. Police Department. He has spent 14 years in the K9 Unit. His duties have included setting up advanced training within the his K9 Unit for new and experienced handlers.

Officer Davenport also has been a SWAT K9 for ten years and has helped design the SWAT K9 program currently in use. Officer Davenport has also written K9 training columns for SWAT magazine, Police K9 Magazine and International Police Working Dog Association.