The San Diego County Sheriff's Department's first search and rescue bloodhound is ready to deploy with the department. Albert joined the Sheriff's Search and Rescue K-9 Unit in January 2022 as a 13-week-old puppy. CBS 8 has been following his journey. He spent more than a year training to become certified. He graduated from training at the end of March 2023 and received his badge from Sheriff Kelly A. Martinez. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/san-diego-county-sheriffs-first-bloodhound-search-and-rescue-dog-ready-for-duty/509-6e93361d-a0f0-4535-a01a-2cdfb82c6fa2