The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police released its second generation of collectible K-9 trading cards today, recognizing MDTA Police K-9s who have joined the agency in the last few years: K-9 Uzi, K-9 Nelly, K-9 Maximus, K-9 Max, K-9 Llano, K-9 Brick, and K-9 Archi. Fun facts about the K-9 officers, provided by their human partners, are included on the back of the trading cards.

These cards can be obtained from the K-9 officers’ human partners at assorted community events and demonstrations. Upcoming opportunities include tomorrow’s Safety Day at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport and various Trunk or Treat events in communities all over the state.

The MDTA Police K-9 Unit includes dogs trained in both narcotics and explosives detection. MDTA Police K-9s provide significant assistance to law enforcement agencies across Maryland and help ensure the safety of those using Maryland Transportation Authority, Maryland Aviation Administration and Maryland Port Administration facilities.

The Maryland Transportation Authority Police, a nationally accredited force, is the eighth-largest law enforcement agency in the State with more than 500 sworn and civilian law enforcement professionals. MDTA Police Officers provide law enforcement services at the MDTA’s highways, bridges, and tunnels, at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, and at the Port of Baltimore.