Aug 12, 2025 12:00 PM
Nicholas Yaneff
Loki, the Decorah Police Dog

DRC Sponsor: Lorraine Borowski

Nick Yaneff is a police officer with the Decorah Police Department and also serves as their K-9 Handler for Loki, the Department's police service dog. Officer Yaneff will be speaking about his work as the handler and the special skills and abilities Loki brings to Decorah. We expect Loki to make a guest appearance!

Officer Yaneff officially started his Law Enforcement career with the Decorah Police Department in November of 2019. Originally from Sioux City area, he attended the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy and proudly wears Badge Number 7. Loki comes to Decorah from a local breeder and is a one-year old German Shepherd. The dog has extensive training in narcotics detection and missing persons tracking. Loki also provides emotional support for our police officers and attends events and programs for the Decorah Community School District and across the community.

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