Wisconsin DOJ Adds New Electronics Detection Canine

Granger and his handler will assist with Internet Crimes Against Children investigations.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:23pm

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An extreme close-up of a computer hard drive reflecting a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually illustrating the role of digital forensics in investigating internet crimes.A new electronic storage detection canine will aid Wisconsin's efforts to investigate internet crimes against children.Madison Today

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation has announced the addition of a new electronic storage detection canine named Granger. Granger and his handler, Special Agent Kade Goodrich, will primarily be assigned to assist with Internet Crimes Against Children investigations, though ESD canines have proven useful in a variety of cases.

Why it matters

Electronic storage detection canines play a crucial role in investigations involving internet crimes against children, helping law enforcement locate and seize digital evidence. The addition of Granger to the Wisconsin DOJ team strengthens the state's capabilities in this important area.

The details

Granger was donated to the Wisconsin DOJ by Light Their Way, an organization dedicated to combating human trafficking. Attorney General Josh Kaul stated that 'Electronic storage detection canines are a great asset to the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force' and that the department is fortunate to have Granger on the team to help hold accountable those who commit internet crimes against children.

  • Granger and his handler were added to the Wisconsin DOJ team in April 2026.

The players

Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation

The state law enforcement agency that has added Granger, an electronic storage detection canine, to its team.

Granger

The new electronic storage detection canine assigned to the Wisconsin DOJ team.

Kade Goodrich

The special agent who is Granger's handler.

Josh Kaul

The Attorney General of Wisconsin, who praised the addition of Granger to the DOJ team.

Light Their Way

The organization that donated Granger to the Wisconsin DOJ.

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What they’re saying

“Electronic storage detection canines are a great asset to the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. We're fortunate to have Granger on the team and helping to hold accountable those who commit internet crimes against children.”

— Josh Kaul, Attorney General of Wisconsin

The takeaway

The addition of Granger, an electronic storage detection canine, to the Wisconsin DOJ team strengthens the state's capabilities in investigating internet crimes against children, a critical area of law enforcement.