The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office is being represented on an international level as K9 Sgt. Kelby Pearah travels overseas to provide specialized law enforcement training to agencies around the world.

Sgt. Pearah is currently in Cambodia, where he is instructing multiple international law enforcement agencies in the Decide & Deploy K9 training course. The course is designed to strengthen handler awareness, improve communication, and enhance decision-making based on the behavioral cues and signals provided by their K9 partners.

Widely respected for his expertise, Sgt. Pearah has previously trained law enforcement agencies throughout Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. His selection to instruct internationally highlights the growing recognition of the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office and the high level of professionalism within its K9 program.

Sheriff’s officials emphasized that Sgt. Pearah’s international training assignment comes at no cost to DeSoto Parish taxpayers, as all travel and related expenses are fully covered by the hosting agencies.
In addition to sharing his knowledge, Sgt. Pearah continues to expand his own training and experience, bringing back new techniques and insights that will further strengthen public safety efforts at home. The

DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office praised his dedication to professional development and his ongoing commitment to serving and protecting the citizens of DeSoto Parish.