Sector K9 is commited to rescuing and transforming unwanted, unadoptable shelter dogs as well as dogs from rescue organizations arround the country into skilled police detection canines through their Rescue2Resource Program.
Rescue2Resource Program
We need to continue our mission. With your support, we can continue to rescue and transform dogs into helping build safer communities.
Sector K9 Foundation was born from one man’s vision, unwavering dedication, and a powerful mission: to transform shelter dogs into certified police K9s and provide critical support to law enforcement agencies across the nation.
With over 20 years of distinguished law enforcement service, Wesley Keeling brings extensive experience across multiple disciplines, including supervision, SWAT operations, DEA Task Force work, Field Training, and more notably, K9 handling and training. Over the past decade, Wes has specialized in Criminal Interdiction and the development of single-purpose and dual-purpose detection K9s. He officially retired from law enforcement on August 31, 2025. But being a K9 handler was never just a profession for Wes—it was a calling. While serving in law enforcement, Wes began volunteering with local animal shelters, offering basic obedience training to increase adoption rates for shelter dogs. It was during this work that he recognized the untapped potential in many of these animals. Some exhibited the natural drive, grit, and determination necessary to serve as working detection dogs.
From this realization, Sector K9 Foundation took root.
Through years of experience, Wes witnessed both the successes and limitations of K9 units in law enforcement. He saw firsthand the barriers many agencies face—tight budgets, personnel shortages, and the high costs of importing dogs from overseas. He began asking the tough questions: What if we trained the right dogs already here in our shelters? What if genetics, heart, and determination—not pedigree or origin—determined a K9’s success? How can we equip law enforcement agencies in need while giving shelter dogs a second chance?
Wes set out to bridge that gap.
In 2020, Sector K9 Foundation officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since then, it has operated with a clear and focused mission: To provide law enforcement agencies across the U.S. with certified, highly trained police K9s, while also giving shelter dogs a second chance at life. Through comprehensive evaluation protocols, a dedicated training facility, and a commitment to excellence, Sector K9 Foundation proves that non-traditional K9 candidates—when selected and trained properly—can serve with the same effectiveness and loyalty as traditionally sourced dogs. At its core, the foundation exists to: Support law enforcement, Combat budgetary challenges, Reduce shelter euthanasia, and Inspire innovative thinking in K9 development. Because it’s not about where the dog comes from—it’s about what it’s made of.
Sector K9 Foundation is more than an organization. It is a movement built on passion, service, and belief in the potential of every dog—and every community—to make a difference.
Brittany Jandasek’s journey exemplifies the heart of Sector K9 Foundation’s mission—where passion for law enforcement and dedication to K9s unite for a greater purpose.
From the age of 10, Brittany knew she wanted to become a police officer. While many childhood dreams fade, hers only strengthened with time. After graduating a semester early from Hillsdale College, she pursued her calling and entered the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Academy in January 2018, graduating with Class A-18 in June of that year.
During her time with Texas DPS Highway Patrol, Brittany served with distinction as a:
In 2020, she was honored with the Top Trooper Award for the San Angelo Sub-District—an acknowledgment of her commitment and leadership in the field.
Her law enforcement career was tragically cut short following an on-duty crash caused by a driver traveling 107 mph with no headlights. The collision resulted in a traumatic brain injury and 70% vision loss, ultimately leading to Brittany’s medical retirement from the department.
What could have ended her purpose instead redirected it.
Turning to her other lifelong passion—dogs—Brittany found healing and new purpose. She became the Assistant Manager of an animal shelter, where she focused on animal behavior, shelter medicine, and personnel management. In this role, she discovered the power of second chances, both for herself and for the animals she served.
Now, as Director of K9 Operations & Community Engagement at Sector K9 Foundation, Brittany brings her two passions together in service of a powerful mission: to provide trained K9s to law enforcement while giving shelter dogs the opportunity to thrive in meaningful roles. Her work helps bridge the gap between police agencies and local shelters—strengthening
communities and changing lives.
Brittany’s story is one of resilience, dedication, and the belief that even after the hardest of
setbacks, something greater can emerge.
With over two decades of law enforcement experience, Todd Ward brings a deep well of knowledge and passion to his role as Vice President and Instructor at Sector K9. A proud graduate of Tarleton State University, he earned his Master of Science in Public Administration in 2024 and retired from active duty in 2025.
Throughout his career, Todd wore many hats—serving as a Chief of Police, Detective, undercover narcotics investigator, criminal interdiction officer, Border Patrol Task Force officer, and K9 handler. This wide-ranging experience gives him a unique, well-rounded perspective on policing and the critical role that K9 units play in protecting communities.
Before stepping into law enforcement, Todd was a business owner, farmer, and rancher—roles that helped shape his strong work ethic, grounded leadership, and deep respect for service.
For more than eight years, Todd has also shared his expertise as a state-level instructor, training officers across Texas. His journey with Sector K9 began when he met founder Wes in a class. Over time, their shared passion for K9 work led Todd to join the board, and eventually, take on the role of Vice President.
Todd is especially passionate about the mental health benefits that canines offer to both first responders and the broader public. Having seen firsthand how trained dogs can help people decompress after traumatic events, he’s committed to expanding their use not just in enforcement, but in healing and support roles as well.
Outside of work, Todd is a proud husband and father who enjoys outdoor adventures and making memories with his family.
Sector K9 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit redefining what’s possible—for shelter dogs, for law enforcement, and for communities across the country.
Sector K9 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit redefining what’s possible—for shelter dogs, for law enforcement, and for communities across the country.
Founded in 2020, Sector K9 was born from a simple but revolutionary idea: every dog deserves a second chance, and every community deserves protection—regardless of budget. The word “Sector” means “a distinct part,” and that’s exactly who we are: a movement intentionally set apart from the traditional model of police K9 work. We don’t just train dogs. We break molds, rebuild trust, and restore purpose—on both ends of the leash.
We believe K9 units should never be a luxury item for departments. And we believe potential isn’t about pedigree—it’s about heart, grit, and drive. Our mission is built on three core programs that each tell a story of redemption, resilience, and readiness.
At the heart of Sector K9 is this powerful idea: a shelter dog—abandoned, misunderstood, overlooked—can become a hero.
Through our Rescue2Resource Program, we identify high-drive shelter dogs from across the country—many just days away from euthanasia—and evaluate them not by their breed, but by their genetic drives, work ethic, and desire to connect. Dogs that meet our criteria enter a professional K9 training program to become single-purpose detection K9s—ready to detect narcotics, firearms, or explosives in service of public safety.
Once trained, these dogs are donated—fully certified—to law enforcement agencies, with departments only responsible for the cost of the handler training course. This model eliminates financial barriers while giving these dogs the one thing they’ve always needed: purpose.
This isn’t just dog training. It’s transformation. It’s life-saving work on both sides.
For departments seeking dual-purpose patrol K9s, we also offer world-class dogs sourced from trusted international partners. These dogs come from proven working lines and possess the genetic strength required for both detection and apprehension.
But even here, we break the mold. We work side-by-side with each department to match the right dog to their operational needs—without the sky-high price tag. Through competitive pricing and tailored selection, we make patrol K9s accessible, not cost-prohibitive.
We believe a K9 team is a partnership—and a partnership thrives when both sides are equipped to succeed.
Our Training Program offers advanced and ongoing education for both K9s and their handlers. From foundational skills to scenario-based problem-solving, we ensure every handler grows alongside their dog. Because excellence in the field doesn’t come from talent alone—it comes from training, trust, and time invested.
Sector K9 Foundation isn’t just changing outcomes—we’re changing perceptions.
We’re proving that shelter dogs can become protectors. That budget-strapped agencies can deploy elite K9 teams. That purpose can be pulled from the rubble of abandonment, and trust can be built from the ground up.
This is more than rescue. More than training. This is a movement—one that believes in second chances, in service through connection, and in the untapped power waiting in every shelter kennel and every small-town department.
Whether you’re a shelter, a law enforcement agency, a donor, or just someone who believes in
the underdog—we invite you to be part of this mission.
Because it’s not about where they came from. It’s about where they’re going.
Blocky Head
Muscular
Cropped Ears
Aggressive
Unadoptable
Too Risky
Every dog deserves a second chance. Every community deserves protection. And sometimes, both needs can be met in one powerful, misunderstood package: the Pit Bull.
The Rescue2Resource Pittie Program was created out of heartbreak, hope, and a deep belief in second chances.
Sector K9 Foundation exists to connect two very different worlds—shelter dogs and law enforcement agencies—through a shared need: purpose.
From the beginning, Sector K9 Foundation was built on two guiding principles:
Our journey started with simple acts—visiting local shelters, offering training support, helping dogs become more adoptable. But what we found in shelter after shelter went deeper than basic obedience or behavior issues.
We found a pattern. A type. A face. Blocky heads. Muscular frames. Cropped ears. Labeled “aggressive,” “unadoptable,” or “too risky.”
We found Pit Bulls—and far too many of them. Not because they were broken, but because they were misunderstood.
Despite their resilience, intelligence, and loyalty, these dogs were consistently passed over, not for who they were, but for what people assumed they would be.
In a world that often asks, “What breed is it?”
We ask, “What can this dog become?”
At Sector K9 Foundation, we don’t see a breed—we see potential. The Rescue2Resource Pittie Program was born out of a belief that work ethic, genetic drive, and heart matter more than labels.
And the truth is: many of these Pit Bulls have exactly what it takes to become highly effective, single-purpose detection K9s.
The Rescue2Resource Pittie Program is more than dog training. It’s a lifeline.
Through this program, we:
In doing so, we change lives—the life of a dog, the safety of a community, and the outlook of a police department.
The truth is, breed-based discrimination doesn’t just kill adoptions—it kills potential.
While the world continues to judge Pit Bulls by headlines and hearsay, Sector K9 Foundation chooses to judge them by what they do, how they work, and the heart they bring to the job.
When a shelter Pittie, once days away from euthanasia, becomes a certified police K9 protecting schools, sniffing out narcotics, or helping solve crimes—that’s not just redemption. That’s revolution.
The Rescue2Resource Pittie Program isn’t just a program. It’s a movement—one that challenges perceptions, saves lives, and strengthens the bond between communities and their protectors.
We believe the underdog is often the best dog. And with the right training, love, and purpose, a shelter Pit Bull can do more than anyone ever imagined.
Because it’s not about where they came from — It’s about where they’re going.
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First Responder’s Coffee, Cigar & Cask Company (FRCC) is a purpose driven, high quality coffee and cigar company that serves our nation’s heroes as well as their friends and family. Portions of our sales go directly back to the first responder community and provide equipment, training, and mental health treatment.
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Patriot Paws Dog Treats is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned business dedicated to creating high-quality, wholesome treats that honor the loyalty of dogs and the sacrifices of their human companions. Our mission is to support nonprofits that rescue shelter dogs and train them to become certified service dogs for veterans and first responders in need. With every treat we craft, we celebrate the powerful bond between humans and dogs while giving back to those who have served.
Sector K9 Foundation’s online apparel store is sponsored through Team Time. With our logos, Team Time created custom apparel from shorts, shirts, jackets and more. With each purchase from the team time store 10% of the profits are donated back to Sector K9 Foundation.
Shelters United is a cooperative buying program for nonprofit animal shelters and rescue groups. Its mission is to help these organizations save money on supplies so they can care for and adopt out more animals.
Key parts of the Shelters United mission include:
HAPCOA, the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association, established in 1973, is the oldest and largest association in the U.S. of Hispanic American command officers from law enforcement and criminal justice agencies at the municipal, county, state and federal levels. With members in hundreds of agencies across the United States and Puerto Rico, many of whom are active in local chapters, HAPCOA is a national organization with a local presence.
We assist in recruiting, training, mentoring and promoting qualified Hispanic American men and women in the criminal justice arena. To learn more click here.
The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) is a coalition of police units and associations from across the United States. NAPO was organized for the purpose of advancing the interests of America’s law enforcement officers through legislative advocacy, political action, and education.
Founded in 1978, NAPO is the strongest unified voice supporting law enforcement officers in the United States. NAPO represents more than 1,000 police units and associations and over 241,000 sworn law enforcement officers who share a common dedication to fair and effective crime control and law enforcement.
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Increasingly, the rights and interests of law enforcement officers have been the subject of legislative, executive, and judicial action in the nation’s capital. From issues of federal funding of State law enforcement and anti-terrorism efforts, to federal policy on employee health, pensions, and other benefits, the actions of Congress and the Administration significantly impact public safety interests. These interests must be vigorously protected in light of the vital role law enforcement officers play in maintaining the peace and security of American society. NAPO works to influence the course of national affairs where law enforcement interests are concerned. To learn more visit our website.