Merle has worked for the Saline County Sheriff’s office since 1992 and began handling K-9’s in 2000.  His first partner, Carmen, retired in 2004 after a very successful career. Merle and his current partner, Rony, have been keeping the streets safe since 2002.

Merle is currently the secretary/treasurer of the Heart of America Police Dog Association. He can be contacted at merle@hapda.com