Flower Mound PD Welcomes New K9 Officer Maverick

The 1-year-old German Shorthair Pointer will serve alongside Officer Michael Moore.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:35pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a German Shorthair Pointer's nose, capturing the intricate textures and details of the dog's snout in a dramatic, moody style.The Flower Mound Police Department's newest K9 officer, Maverick, will use his keen sense of smell to assist in law enforcement operations.Flower Mound Today

The Flower Mound Police Department has welcomed a new K9 officer, Maverick, a 1-year-old German Shorthair Pointer. Maverick is trained to detect narcotics including methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, and fentanyl. He will work alongside Officer Michael Moore, whose wife suggested the name Maverick due to his resemblance to the character from Top Gun. Maverick is the sixth K9 unit to serve with the Flower Mound PD.

Why it matters

The addition of K9 Officer Maverick fills a void left by the recent retirement of K9 Officer Ares, and continues the Flower Mound PD's long history of utilizing specialized K9 units to assist in law enforcement operations. K9 officers provide valuable support in detecting illegal substances and enhancing public safety.

The details

Maverick came to the United States from the Netherlands and has been living with Officer Moore for the past five weeks. When Maverick detects something, he will alert Officer Moore, who will reward him with his favorite toy. Maverick's badge number is fittingly 420. Residents will have the chance to meet Maverick and Officer Moore at the Flower Mound PD's open house on Saturday.

  • Maverick joined the Flower Mound PD in April 2026.
  • K9 Officer Ares' tour officially ended on March 21, 2026.

The players

Maverick

A 1-year-old German Shorthair Pointer who is the newest K9 officer with the Flower Mound Police Department.

Officer Michael Moore

The Flower Mound police officer who will be Maverick's partner.

Flower Mound Police Department

The law enforcement agency that has welcomed Maverick as its sixth K9 unit.

K9 Officer Ares

The previous K9 officer whose tour with the Flower Mound PD ended on March 21, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to introduce K9 Officer Maverick as the latest addition to the Flower Mound Police Department. Maverick is now the trusty partner of FMPD Officer Michael Moore.”

— Flower Mound PD

“Fittingly, Maverick's badge number is 420.”

— Flower Mound PD

What’s next

Residents will have the chance to meet Maverick and Officer Moore at the Flower Mound PD's open house on Saturday, April 12, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The takeaway

The addition of K9 Officer Maverick demonstrates the Flower Mound Police Department's continued commitment to utilizing specialized canine units to enhance public safety and law enforcement operations within the community.