K-9 Unit

The Tomah Police Department K-9 Program currently consists of two dual-purpose K-9 teams. The dual-purpose K-9 teams consist of Lieutenant Adam Perkins and K-9 Aron MoH Viktor, a.k.a “Viktor” and Sergeant Cody Paulson and K-9 Ranger.  

Viktor is a Czech Shepherd and has been with Lieutenant Perkins since March of 2017. Viktor was born in the Czech Republic and was selected as a Police K-9 candidate by our trainer at Jessiffany Kennels in Iron Ridge, WI. Lieutenant Perkins met with the trainer and several other K-9’s before selecting Viktor as his partner. They then went through a vigorous 5-week training course to become a certified Police K-9 Team. Viktor is a dual-purpose K-9, which means he is trained in Narcotics detection (Methamphetamine, Heroin, Cocaine and Marijuana), tracking, article searches, handler protection and area/building searches.  Viktor is also often utilized in the community through school and special group presentations.

Viktor was funded through a generous donation to honor “Medal of Honor” (MoH) recipient Kenneth E. Stumpf. To further honor Kenneth Stumpf, Viktor’s given name of “Aron Viktor” was changed to “Aron MoH Viktor”. The donation was large enough to purchase Viktor, the initial training and to assist with a portion of the new K-9 squad purchase in 2019.

K9 Ranger is a Belgian Malinois/German Shepard mix. Ranger has been with Sergeant Paulson since April of 2025. Ranger was born in Beeton, Ontario, Canada. Ranger was trained by Working K9.ca. Sgt. Paulson and Ranger went through a weeklong training course to become a certified Police K-9 Team. Ranger is a dual purpose K9. Ranger is trained in Narcotics detection (Methamphetamine, Heroin, and Cocaine), tracking, article searches, handler protection, and area/building searches.

The K-9 program is fully funded through donations from the Community. These donations go towards the continued training every K-9 team requires, the purchase of new K-9’s, outfitting squads with equipment to keep the K-9 safe, veterinary care, food and any/all K-9 related expenses.