(NBC) - A K9 with Florida's Pasco County Sheriff's office is being hailed a hero after his speedy pursuit was caught on a deputy's body camera.
Dramatic video shows K9 Shep and his handler, Deputy Nick Carmack in their patrol car, chasing down a suspect, identified as Michael Brick Jr., who fled a traffic stop on Tuesday.
"They just struck a vehicle, we're about to bail," the Carmack says on a radio call before he hits the brakes and exits the vehicle with the Shep by his side.
"Get em'! Get em'," the deputy shouts, and in a split-second, the dog takes off, moving at lightning speed.
Within seconds, the K9 catches up with the suspect and tackles him to the ground.
The dog puts the suspect in a hold, until responding officers catch up to place Brick in handcuffs.
Watch more of the video that was posted on the sheriff's office Facebook page. Warning: Please be advised this video contains strong language.
Courtesy: NBC News Channel
