Southern Nevada Working Dog Association

Retired Chicago Police Officer Steve Martinez

Retired Police Patrol/Narcotic K9 Black

Founder: Southern Nevada Working Dog Association

Formerlly working for Caesars Entertainment as the Enterprise Armed, Special Response Team (SRT) /Canine (K9) Program Manager. Responsible for the development, implementation and management of the Canine (K9) Program which covers over 50 properties throughout the Caesars Empire and the Management of the Armed, Special Response Team in the Las Vegas Region.

Retired Chicago Police Officer with 32 years of service. Experience included; working within the Bureau of Organized Crime, Narcotics Division, assigned to a variety of Counter Narcotic Operations to include DEA Task Force and H.I.D.T.A. Initiatives as well as providing Narcotic Detection Canine (K9) support as the Bureau Canine (K9) Program Coordinator.

Supported Operation Iraqi Freedom, working for the Department of Defense as an Embedded Law Enforcement Adviser/Investigator/Analyst/Field Operator assigned to The Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) operating in Yusifiyah, Iraq during OIF VII and VIII.

SECRET DoD Security Clearance (Active 2007-2009) • Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board-Certified Police Canine Trainer • Vohne Liche Kennels Patrol Dog Instructor Course • Certified Patrol Dog Trainer • Experience Firefighter II • Former Paramedic • Hazard Material Operations Level • Fire Captian • US Army Combat Medic • Airborne Qualified.

Canine Supervisor/Trainer for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority/EDD K9 Bear

Woody is the K9 Supervisor/Trainer for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority leading K9 assets that protect over 4.6 million square foot facility and 2.5 million square feet of exhibit space. The LVCVA has approximately 2.5 convention visitors annually. Implement and maintain protocols training for explosive detection canine’s program (Static and Vapor Wake). Responsible for hiring and training new K-9 Officers. Review daily patrol log, training records, and ensure canine receives a yearly examination by the department selected licensed veterinarian. Provide K-9 Support for special assignment throughout the year (i.e., New Year’s Celebration, NFL Draft, Rock N Roll Marathon, and World Soccer Champion, etc.).

Started my law enforcement career with the Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office (CA). Worked in varies position in department. Field Training Officer, Gang Unit, Court and Long-Haul Transportation, and Sheriff Emergency Response Team (SERT). Relocated to Las Vegas, NV 2004. As a Nevadan, I was employed at exquisite Wynn Las Vegas in K9 Unit. Attended highly motivated challenging 16-week Explosive Detection Handler Course at Work Dogs International. After 8 years and fine tuning my skills, I was given the opportunity to work for Government Agency at LVCVA and overseeing the daily operation of K-9 Unit.

Certifying Official: Private Investigator Licensing Board (PILB) and Drugbeat. Member of International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI) and National Police Canine Association

Retired Chicago Police Officer Marion Anderson

Retired Police Patrol/Narcotic K9 Zandor

Marion recently retired after a distinguished 28 Year law enforcement career with the Chicago Police Department. Over those 28 years she spent the bulk of her career as a K9 Handler, Assistant K9 Trainer in the Organized Crime Division Narcotic Unit. As well as the Special Function Division Canine Unit handling and training numerous Police K9s in both Patrol work and Narcotics Detection. K9 Security Program training, certifications support.

During her illustriously career she earned many commendations and certifications including • Chicago Police Department Bureau of Organized Crime, Certified Police K9 Trainer • Illinois Law Enforcement Officer Certification (Police Officer) • Chicago Police Department Certification - Canine Patrol and Narcotic Detection. K9 Zandor • State of Illinois Certification 50ILCS705/10.12 - Canine Patrol and Narcotic Detection. K9 Dasty • State of Illinois Certification 50ILCS705/10.12 - Canine Narcotic Detection. K9 Molly

Marion currently serves as the Explosives Detection K9 Trainer for the Caesar’s Entertainment K9 Unit overseeing the training of CES K9 Teams based out of Las Vegas and Reno. Additionally, is a certified EDD Handler with K9 Zafari and volunteers her time and vast law enforcement expertise as an SNWDA Trainer, Instructor, and Certifying Official.