Salisbury police welcome K-9 Mike, named for fallen Greensboro officer Michael Horan

Salisbury police welcome K-9 Mike, named for fallen Greensboro officer Michael Horan

SALISBURY, N.C. — The Salisbury Police Department has added a new K-9 to its ranks, introducing K9 Mike as the department’s newest member.

K9 Mike is named in honor of fallen Greensboro Police Department Police Officer Michael Horan, who died in the line of duty Dec. 23, 2024.

K9 Mike and his handler, Officer M. Smith, recently completed three weeks of intensive training focused on explosive detection, article searches and tracking. The department said the pair’s work reflects its standards for commitment, discipline and teamwork.

The Salisbury Police Department credited the Salisbury NC Police Foundation with providing financial support that helped make the K-9 addition possible, calling it an investment that strengthens department resources and service to the community.

The department said it expects Officer Smith and K9 Mike to play an important role in helping keep Salisbury safe.