K9 Nix Helps Local Girl Scouts Earn Their Animal Helper’s Badge (Photo)
- 02/19/26
On Monday, February 16th, 2026 the Lincoln City Police Department K9 Nix was able to lend a paw to local Girl Scout Troop 10143 who are working on their Animal Helper’s Badge. K9 Nix, along with Curry of Guide Dogs for the Blind, demonstrated how animal partners can help keep people safe by relying on the connection between humans and animals.
K9 Nix continues to be a special part of our Department and local Community, which goes far beyond her abilities in tracking and apprehension. We are lucky to have her as an animal ambassador. It was only with assistance from financial contributions by the citizens of Lincoln City that we were able to launch our K9 Program in the first place and we continue to express our gratitude for their ongoing support!
K9 Nix Helps Local Girl Scouts Earn Their Animal Helper’s Badge (Photo)
- 02/19/26
On Monday, February 16th, 2026 the Lincoln City Police Department K9 Nix was able to lend a paw to local Girl Scout Troop 10143 who are working on their Animal Helper’s Badge. K9 Nix, along with Curry of Guide Dogs for the Blind, demonstrated how animal partners can help keep people safe by relying on the connection between humans and animals.
K9 Nix continues to be a special part of our Department and local Community, which goes far beyond her abilities in tracking and apprehension. We are lucky to have her as an animal ambassador. It was only with assistance from financial contributions by the citizens of Lincoln City that we were able to launch our K9 Program in the first place and we continue to express our gratitude for their ongoing support!
K9 NATO CONTRIBUTES TO PEACEFUL SURRENDER (Photo)
- 02/01/26
On Saturday, January 31st, 2026, Lincoln City Police Department Officers, including Police K9 Nato, responded to assist the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office in establishing a perimeter around a residence on North Westview Drive in Otis, Oregon. LCSO Deputies relayed that they believed 27-year-old Billyray Branum, of Otis Oregon, was barricaded inside and refusing to come out. Branum had an active felony warrant related to a weapons offense.
After an approximate 90-minute standoff Branum agreed to peacefully surrender and came out with his hands raised. He was taken into custody without violence. During a brief interview Branum acknowledged, “I really did not want to get bit.” He was lodged by LCSO Deputies on his warrants.
Although our K9 Officers, as well as Nix and Nato, train rigorously to track and apprehend suspects, the primary goal of our K9 Program is to encourage offenders to surrender peacefully and keep our Officers safe. We would like to express our gratitude to the citizens of Lincoln City for their ongoing support of our K9 Program. We have experienced many peaceful surrenders based on the presence of our K9 partners and are pleased to support our city and neighboring agencies with their hard work.
K9 NATO CONTRIBUTES TO PEACEFUL SURRENDER (Photo)
- 02/01/26
On Saturday, January 31st, 2026, Lincoln City Police Department Officers, including Police K9 Nato, responded to assist the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office in establishing a perimeter around a residence on North Westview Drive in Otis, Oregon. LCSO Deputies relayed that they believed 27-year-old Billyray Branum, of Otis Oregon, was barricaded inside and refusing to come out. Branum had an active felony warrant related to a weapons offense.
After an approximate 90-minute standoff Branum agreed to peacefully surrender and came out with his hands raised. He was taken into custody without violence. During a brief interview Branum acknowledged, “I really did not want to get bit.” He was lodged by LCSO Deputies on his warrants.
Although our K9 Officers, as well as Nix and Nato, train rigorously to track and apprehend suspects, the primary goal of our K9 Program is to encourage offenders to surrender peacefully and keep our Officers safe. We would like to express our gratitude to the citizens of Lincoln City for their ongoing support of our K9 Program. We have experienced many peaceful surrenders based on the presence of our K9 partners and are pleased to support our city and neighboring agencies with their hard work.
