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Voting Closes for Florida Sheriff's K-9 March Madness Tournament
K-9 Malibu and K-9 Sadie compete in first round of annual competition
Mar. 24, 2026 at 6:51am
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Voting has closed for the first round of the Florida Sheriff's Association's K-9 March Madness Tournament, a competition featuring police dogs from across the state. K-9 Malibu from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office and K-9 Sadie from Dixie County are among the competitors vying to advance to the next round and be named the top dog.
Why it matters
The annual K-9 March Madness Tournament celebrates the important work of police dogs in Florida communities, showcasing their skills and building public awareness and appreciation for these canine officers.
The details
The first round of the tournament featured matchups between K-9 teams from different sheriff's offices across Florida. Voters were able to select their favorite dogs online, with the winners advancing to the next round of the competition.
- Voting for the first round closed on March 24, 2026.
The players
K-9 Malibu
A police dog representing the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
K-9 Sadie
A police dog representing the Dixie County Sheriff's Office.
Florida Sheriff's Association
The organization hosting the annual K-9 March Madness Tournament.
What’s next
Once the first round results are announced, the winning K-9 teams will advance to the second round of the tournament.
The takeaway
The K-9 March Madness Tournament is a unique way for Florida's law enforcement agencies to showcase the important work of their police dogs and build community engagement around these canine officers.
