Greg Black is a native of Colorado. Greg followed in his father’s footsteps and started his own career in Law Enforcement in Aspen, Colorado as a 911 dispatcher. As a dispatcher, Greg was in charge of the Emergency Medical Dispatching. From there, Greg became a Police Officer for the Aspen Police Department before transferring to Vail Police Department. At the Vail Police Department Greg became a Field Training Officer, Firearms instructor, Rifle instructor and started on their Special Operations Group. Greg was hired by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in 1999. Greg pursued his career goal of becoming a K-9 handler by volunteering as an agitator with the Unit.

During that time, Greg became a SWAT Operator, tactical handgun instructor, and tactical knife options instructor. Finally in 2003, Greg’s dream came true and he became a K-9 handler and was paired up with PSD Axel.

In early spring of 2011 Greg now has a new dog, K9 Loki. Loki is a two year old Belgian Malinois. Loki graduated from the canine academy and is now certified in narcotics detection and patrol work.