John Brannon’s career in law enforcement spans a 22 year period with the last 20 years having been spent as a K-9 officer working 5 dual purpose Police Service Dogs. For approximately, 20 years, John was employed by the Coral Springs Police Department, Broward County, Florida where he was responsible for all of the day to day operations of the K-9 Unit, from involvement in budgetary issues, the selection of canines, training and instruction of the canines and handlers, to the actual deployment of canine teams. Additionally, while with Coral Springs, John was an active Special Response Team member and the S.R.T. canine team leader. John is a certified State of Florida K-9 Instructor since 1993 and is a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Trainer & Evaluator.

Upon his retirement in 2004, John returned to his home in rural western Pennsylvania. He obtained his law enforcement certification in Pennsylvania and is on call for canine duties at local law enforcement agencies.

In 2004, he established, Shallow Creek Kennels.

Shallow Creek Kennels is an Ohio Peace Officer’s Training Academy (OPOTA) and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) certified training facility.

John’s professional memberships include: lifetime membership and Master Trainer for the North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) and current President of Pennsylvania Police Work Dog Association (PPWDA). During his career, John has been a member of and attended seminars of all the major canine organizations, including but not limited to: USPCA and DAD/DAC.

John is a frequent guest lecturer and instructor at numerous K-9 classes and seminars throughout the country.

John’s extensive background in canine selection, training, deployment and tactical operations will ensure you have a canine partner that exceeds any standard.