Two Williamson County Sheriff’s Office deputies have completed specialized K-9 training programs designed to strengthen the department’s canine unit and expand its training capabilities.
Deputies Tre’vone Johnson and Bryson Mora recently completed courses at Hill Country Dog Center, according to an announcement from the sheriff’s office.
Mora and his K-9 partner, Sevende, successfully completed the Basic Handler Course, designed to strengthen the working relationship between law enforcement handlers and their canine partners.
Johnson completed an intensive six-week K-9 Trainer/Instructor Course, receiving advanced instruction in working with dogs ranging from inexperienced animals to highly trained law enforcement K-9s.
According to the sheriff’s office, Johnson’s training included conflict avoidance, de-escalation, narcotics detection and other specialized techniques used in law enforcement canine operations.
The department said the certifications will support the continued growth and development of its K-9 unit.
Mora was also individually named in professional standards complaints filed following a May 23, 2026, encounter involving journalist David Flash in the Block House Creek neighborhood. The encounter involved multiple deputies and resulted in complaints raising questions about the legal justification for Flash’s detention and the conduct of deputies involved.
The filing of a professional standards complaint does not establish misconduct. The disposition of the complaint against Mora has not been independently verified.
K-9 Unit Sgt. A. Ortiz, Commander C. Gripentrog and Assistant Chief P. Hurley attended the recognition.
The sheriff’s office congratulated both deputies on their accomplishments and their continued commitment to professional development.
