The Niagara Regional Police K9 unit was created sixteen years ago. The first K9 team was retired Constable Ray Fowle and PSD King. Constable Fowle had the foresight and dedication to make the K9 Unit an integral part of policing in Niagara.

The reputation of the Niagara Regional Police K9 Unit can be attributed to one of the original handlers, Bob Wright. His first PSD was "Leah", the only female working dog on the unit. She was a tough and dependable partner, definitely the boss of the other dogs on training days.

Bob Wright had a vision and was committed to learning more about the behaviour of the canine. He is an active instructor at seminars and conferences throughout North America. He has taught worldwide during his fifteen years as a handler, trainer and canine administrator. Bob Wright is a qualified expert witness and has authored numerous articles on the use of the Police Service Dog.

In 2001, he was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant and is currently the commander of the Port Colborne detachment. Despite his new position, Bob Wright continues to be a great resource for the handlers.