K-9 Derby graduated from ATF‘s Search Enhanced Evidence K-9 (S.E.E.K.) program where she learned to detect all military commercial and homemade explosives. Derby can search for explosives, firearms and firearms evidence both on and off leash. Derby's off leash search ability allows her handler to send Derby to specified targets from a distance. Once at the target/area, her handler can use hand and whistle signals to direct Derby to search. This unique ability provides her handler the option to search for explosives from a distance, providing additional safety for the handler. Derby assists local, state and federal law-enforcement agencies with locating and recovering explosives, firearms and firearms evidence. K-9 Derby's favorite pastime is exploring the world to make new friends.