Todd Langus, Psy.D. – Founder, Trainer, K9 Handler

Todd was a law enforcement officer and sergeant for more than 23 years. During his law enforcement career, he worked such assignments as: watch commander, K-9 unit, DEA Task Force, S.W.A.T. and hostage negotiations. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.). The psychology credentials along with the law enforcement expertise has served him well in assisting in large-scale, traumatic events and mass shootings such as: 911 terrorist attacks, 2017 Las Vegas shooting, and other public-threatening events. Todd has a active experience in threat management and criminal profiling.

Todd is a certified K9 trainer with more than 6,000 hours in training and certifying patrol, explosive, and narcotics canine teams for law enforcement. His extensive experience handling K9s and managing K9 teams allows Premium K9 Detection teams to perform at their highest level.

Chris Rademacher – K9 Handler and Trainer

Chris is an experienced K9 handler utilizing his background in private military contracts, federal protection services, and criminal justice education. He has worked with a vast number of public agencies and private companies throughout California and Nevada utilizing his experience in explosives detection, chemical detection, and law enforcement K9 tactics.

Chris adds a wealth of knowledge to the Premium K9 Detection team and executes a “light touch” for dignitary and public figure clients.

Jon Murphy – K9 Handler

Jon has over 32 years of law enforcement service as both an officer and sergeant. Jon has worked assignments such as patrol supervisor, terrorism liaison, S.W.A.T., canine unit, robbery homicide detective, narcotics, internal affairs supervisor, burglary detective, field training officer, crime impact team, and dignitary protection. During his time working dignitary protection and S.W.A.T., he was assigned to several presidential protection details as well as other United States and foreign dignitaries protection details. He received commendations for his work while working dignitary protection. Jon has worked various governmental and private sector high threat assignments. Jon has handled a detection canine for more than 20 years while in law enforcement and for the private sector.

Jon’s strong background in public relations, threat assessment, event management and tactics adds to the extensive and varied experience of the Premium K9 Detection team.