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“Second District Team—any team in the area—we have a 62B at 525 Jared Street, Langley’s Electronics store.”

Over the police radio in his car, Officer Bob Sedgebeer and his K9 partner, Rue, heard the call from the dispatcher . The “62B” was code for a business burglary in progress. It was just after 1:00 a . m . , so the store was closed; no one would be in there—except a burglar. If that burglar tried to run or hide inside the huge store, however, finding him could be difficult—not to mention dangerous. A human’s senses were no match for the store’s many hiding places. If the suspect hid or ran, there was no one better than a police dog like Rue to sniff him out. First, though, the non-K9 police units nearby would check out the situation. “202—I’ll go,” said a voice over the radio. The first responders were on their way. “277 available if needed,” added Officer Sedgebeer, turning his car toward Jared Street, so he’d be nearby and ready if he was called. Words to Understand apprehending capturing and arresting someone who has committed a crime dispatcher a person who announces emergencies over police radio and helps organize the efforts of first responders handler a human who works with a dog K9 a police dog; comes from “canine,” which literally means “dog” perimeter the border of a shape; in police work, an outer ring of barricades or officers that surrounds an area 7