Members
Lee Weatherall
K-9 Handler / Unit Leader
K-9 Mose - Bloodhound
Lee is a founding member of AABSS. He has been with the
Pope County K-9 Unit since 2000. He has been training and
handling bloodhounds for search and rescue since 1999. Lee is a
Paramedic / Firefighter currently serving as the Assistant Fire Marshal
/ Arson Investigator with the Russellville Fire Department. Some
of his certifications include: Firefighter I, Firefighter II,
Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor I, IRHMI: Concept
Implementation, Defensive Driving, Meth-lab awareness, Arson
Investigator, Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Collection,
Haz-mat Technician, High Angle Rope Rescue Technician, Confined Space
Rescue Technician, Swift Water Rescue Technician, Auto Extraction,
former Police Chief, Basic Marksmanship, Aerosol Defensive Spray
Operations, Tazer Operations, and Radar/Lidar Operations. Lee is
also currently serving as a Reserve Deputy with Pope County Sheriff's
Office. Lee has attended numerous seminars and classes.
Last updated 21 June, 2009
Kim Burnett
K-9 Handler / Unit Training
Coordinator
K-9 Reuben - Bloodhound
K-9 Molly - Bloodhound
K-9 Ally - Bloodhound
Kim is also a founding member of the alliance. She began
working as a backup member to other handlers in 1993. In December
1996, she began handling her own bloodhound. Kim currently works
as a full time accountant in Russellville, Arkansas. She has been
with the Pope County K-9 Unit since 2001. Kim holds a Bachelor's
in Psychology from Arkansas Tech University, a Master's in
Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Arkansas Fayetteville,
and a Bachelor's in Accounting from Arkansas Tech University. Kim
also has held her Private Pilot certificate since 1998. In 2002,
she completed a First Responder course and in 2003 completed the Part
Time II training course. Kim worked as a veterinary technician
for 8 years in Clarksville, Arkansas. She has also taught
individual obedience classes since 1990. In addition, Kim has
worked with Border Collies on her family's farm which are used to work
the cattle. Animal therapy programs are another area in which Kim
has been active since 1992. Kim has attended numerous classes and
seminars.
Last updated 21
June, 2009
Cindy Shuler
K-9 Handler
K-9 Pappy - Bloodhound
Cindy has been handling a bloodhound since 2003. She is a
member of the Washington County SAR Unit. Cindy current works at
the family-owned dealership with her husband and family. She has
attended numerous classes and seminars.
Last updated 21 June, 2009
Denise Sharpe
K-9 Handler
K-9 Jesse - Blue Merle Blue Heeler /
Border Collie Mix
Denise has been with AABSS since 2008. She holds a Bachelor's in
Emergency Administration and Management from Arkansas Tech University
and has numerous FEMA certifications to include NIMS IS-100, NIMS
IS-200, and NIMS IS-700. She also has multiple certifications
from the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM).
Denise is a Gulf War veteran and has been an American Red Cross
Health, Safety, and Disaster Instructor since 1992. She has 10
years experince as a Search & Rescue ground unit team member and
began working with the K-9 units in 2005. Denise lives in
Northwest Arkansas and is the Warehouse Operations Manager for Rockline
Industries in charge of global distribution.
Last updated 21 June, 2009
Jennifer Davis
K-9 Handler
K-9 Bella - Red Merle Australian
Shepherd
Jennifer has been a member of AABSS since 2008. She managed an
insurance agency in Springdale, AR for eleven years and is not the
assistant director at a Montessori School in Northwest Arkansas.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University
of Arkansas Fayetteville. Jennifer and Bella have been working in
the discipline of area search since 2005 and started cross training for
Human Remains Detection in March 2008. Jennifer has completed the
following classes: NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700; Wilderness First
Aid Basic; CPR; SAR Tech II; CERT; First Strike: Animal Cruelty &
Interpersonal Violence; Child Abduction, Human Trafficking, Courtroom
Testimony & Blood borne pathogens.
Last updated 21
June, 2009
Jim Moorhouse
K-9 Support Personnel
Jim has been a member of the Pope County K-9 Unit since 2001. He has
been working as a support member of AABSS since its formation.
Jim assists in setting up training exercises for the handlers and
flanking for handlers during searches. Jim has attended many
seminars and classes.
Last updated 21
June, 2009
Klay Rowbotham
K-9 Support Personnel
Klay has been working as a support member of AABSS since 2006.
Klay runs all of the computer logistics for the unit during
training and searches. Klay also assists in setting up training
exercises and flanking for handlers during searches. Klay holds a
Bachelor's in Computer Science from Arkansas Tech University. He
owns KlinTech, Inc which provides information technology solutions for
small businesses. Klay has attended several classes and seminars since
joining AABSS.
Last updated 21 June, 2009.
Erin Rowbotham
K-9 Support Personnel
Erin has been a member of AABSS since 2006. Erin assists in
scheduling of unit events, unit logistics during training and searches,
and assisting in setting up training exercises for the K-9 teams.
Erin holds a Bachelor's in Accounting from the University of the
Ozarks. She has been an insurance agent in Clarksville, AR since
2002. Erin has attended several classes and seminars.
Last updated 21 June 2009.
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