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Okay, boy, okay, you win.

Ferma,Falco, ferma.

What's next on this officer training program?

Getting chased down a rabbit hole?

45 seconds longer than usual.

Why would he--

'Hey, Saladino.'

Were you and Falco having a picnic in there?

Somebody got cute and turned on the attic fan.

Hey, Sherlock, don't lay that Latin leer on me.

Heel.

What's the big deal about the fan?

Anything that recirculates the air

throws the dog off the scent.

Tell me why'd he get his nose bent out of shape?

It's only a training session, not the Olympics.

Yeah, but one of us is gonna be cut from the K-9 units.

Budget cuts again.

And Sal and I have least seniority.

Come on, Baker, let's not goof off.

It wasn't my idea to have you assigned to me.

It's no big thrill for me, either.

There's no reason for Sal to take it out on Jon.

That's their problem.

Just make sure you don't get

in my or Jericho's way.

Got that, Poncherello?

The old stage is right on time. Get ready.

Now.

Okay, partner. Just hang loose, and you won't get hurt.

Afternoon, cousins.

My name is Jesse James Jr.

Now, you folks ain't gonna have to work for three hours

to lose your gambling money.

'Cause you're gonna unload it right now, to me.

Right here, lady.

'Keep back your dog.'

'Tie it now, hold on to him. Tie it now.'

'Alright, hold him.'

Alright, that's it. Alright, move on.

'Alright, alright.'

Come on, Kenzinger, come on.

'Tighten up. Come on tighten up.'

Alright. Alright, Move along. There you go.

Okay.

'Watch him.'

'Alright, okay. watch him, watch him.'

Alright, praise your dogs.

'Alright.'

'Thanks, Steve.'

So what do you think of our dogs, Poncherello?

Sure wouldn't wanna face one alone in an alley.

But, now you're gonna see how our narcotics dogs work.

We've hidden just a pinch of cocaine

in one of these suitcases.

- Yeah.

Spot, Jericho, spot.

Now, he's trained to attack the scent of narcotics

'that way because the stronger his reaction'

'the more probable cause we have legally.'

Out, Jericho. Out, Jericho. Come here. Come here.

Good dog. Good dog.

Jericho here can detect marijuana

up to 200 yards out in the open.

He's from Denmark, where they cross-train dogs

both for bombs and narcotics.

In fact, he's one of the only dual-purpose dogs

we have in the country.

Out, Jericho. Out, boy, out. Out.

These animals are like gladiators.

'They're very proud.'

They're not killer dogs, but you'll see that.

Hey, this is very nice.

And definitely the feminine touch.

'Forget it, pal.'

It's a half an hour before dinner

and you know it.

He can tell the time better than I can.

He gets me up at exactly ten to seven every morning.

Hmm.

Tell me, is it necessary for an officer

to live with his dog?

Well, even a man and woman

don't really get to know each other

until they live together.

There has to be mutual trust and honesty

but most of all, love.

That's what everyone wants.

I'm talking about dogs and officers.

They have to trust each other with their lives every day.

He's sure a good-looking dog.

You know, you could say he's Danish royalty.

He's had over 30 champions in his bloodline.

It's ironic, I could trace his lineage

back almost 20 generations

and I don't know who I am or where I came from.

You were adopted?

More like leased.

When I was ten, this mongrel pup followed me home

and we latched onto each other.

I don't think he knew where he came from, either.

So I've just always been close to dogs.

How about people?

You wanna ride patrol with me

you better make friends with Jericho

'or he's not gonna let you in the car.'

Why do I get the feeling

he's looking at me like a hunk of prime beef?

Jericho, shake hands with the nice man.

Hi, fella.

I got this dog running again

but I don't think we should hit another bus so soon.

A lousy 4,000 bucks we made on that last job.

Maybe there'll be some high rollers

on that Reno charter on Friday.

High rollers don't take the bus.

You just get that engine purring up to snuff and shut up.

Get out of the way, you big hog.

How come you spoke to him in Italian?

Hey, Sicilian.

With a name like Saladino, what should I speak

Hungarian?

A lot of the officers use

foreign languages with their dogs.

German, Dutch, Danish.

It's just a good safeguard against some bad guy

who might know the usual commands for a trained dog.

We asked you to keep that dog on a leash.

He needs to play, Mr. Wexler.

Then go and play with that killer someplace else.

That dog is no more a killer than you are.

That's not the way we hear it.

What about that man he chewed up

last week at that market?

He was robbing the store.

And Falco wouldn't have attacked him

if he hadn't tried to escape.

If you don't keep that vicious animal on a leash

I'm gonna circulate a petition to get rid of it!

Hey, Falco!

Falco, ferma,you big ox.

Now, look, can't you ask?

Picciriddu.

Pinch of what?

Picciriddu.

It means pretty little boy.

'I don't know, Sal.'

He looks pretty vicious to me.

Hey, don't ever go by looks.

Take it from me.

You know, my ex-wife

looked as soft and helpless

as a china doll.

But behind those baby blues..

You know, if I could've trusted her like I trust this dog

I'd still be married.

Let's get something to drink.

'You know, sometimes we go to the mountains'

'or the desert.'

Most of the time we go to the beach, though.

Jericho likes to play in the water.

Terrific. That takes care of Jericho.

What about you?

We like the same things.

'K-9-1, respond to Van Nuys Airport.'

'Contact deputy Jelka, narco unit.'

'Hangar 51.'

'Hey, Jenny.'

Hi, Tony. How are you?

This is Officer Jelka.

Officer Poncherello.

He's assigned to me in the seminar.

Alright, we got an anonymous tip

that a private plane that passed

customs in Calexico has a stash

of heroin hidden onboard.

The pilot's already radioed

for landing instructions

and he's on his way in.

This is a narcotics search.

Falco doesn't work narcotics.

We were just a few blocks away when we heard the call.

We thought you might need a backup.

That's our suspect taxiing in now.

Alright, sheriff's department.

We have a copy of a warrant

to search your plane for narcotics.

Step out, please.

S-spot, Jericho, spot!

Out, Jericho, out!

We got it.

Assalto!

Call him off!

Call him off! Call him off!

Ferma!

Falco, ferma!

Good work, Jenny.

Sal, I heard about Falco.

- Nice going. - Thanks.

Just routine.

You just had to do it, didn't you?

Do what?

Pull a grandstand play like that.

I'd say it was teamwork all around.

It was terrific, like watching

one of those old dog-hero movies.

It is not going to be me Honeyton dumps.

You read me, mister? It is not going to be me and Jericho.

Oh, be careful. Better not step on Jon's paw.

Say, man, you smell good.

What's that cologne, kennel number five?

Alright, let's settle down.

Well, the James boys hit another bus yesterday.

That's the third in six weeks.

Same MO.

Any of you working the Vegas highway area

uh, check out any off-road vehicles for two men.

The description of the vehicle is on this flyer.

You can pick one up on the way out.

Okay, that's it, oh.

One more thing.

Any of you men that signed

to the advanced officers seminar

you can pick up your flea powder in my office.

Hey! How about lunch today, guys?

Uh, sorry, we're headed back

to the sheriff's academy.

Oh. Well, I'll bring you back something.

In a doggie bag.

Cousins, is this is the special wheel that take, to Reno?

Buses all look alike to me.

Like the time me and Uncle Leroy

we were headed for El Paso.

Round about a 100 miles out

'why, we pass Yosemite. Yee-ha ha!'

'I said, "Uncle Leroy, you must be crazy.'

'"you got us lost.'

'"For heaven's sake, what are you doing to me?'

'"I got something better to do'

'"than ride all over the country in this bus!"'

Go on, boy. Stretch your legs.

Hi, Jericho. Come on, get the ball.

Just look at him.

'He loves coming to the park'

'to play with that boy.'

You know, that big ball of fur

is nothing but a kid himself.

Can we join you?

Sure. The more, the merrier.

Maybe it'll be too crowded.

How's the pizza in this place?

Never been here before.

But it's only a block away from the academy.

I figured it was your hangout.

So where do you eat?

She probably shares a bone and some Kibbles

with Jericho.

That's right.

Only it's sirloin.

So, what are you having?

Sausage.

Huh?

Sausage and mushrooms.

Oh. Excuse me.

That was a sneaky little trick

someone pulled Tuesday.

Turning on that attic fan to confuse Falco.

Look, buster, that's the second time

you've given me that Sicilian evil eye, and I don't like it.

Do I look worried?

When I pull a rotten stunt like that

to hold my job, you'll be the first to know.

Uh, excuse me, I'm going to..

...check on our order.

Women.

You're all born devious.

What do you know about women?

The way I hear it, you couldn't keep the one you had

on a tight leash.

Hey, look, let me set you straight, lady..

What's the beef?

Nothing, sarge.

Absolutely nothing.

I see where Falco went 45 seconds

over his usual search time last Tuesday.

Yeah.

I had Weaber turn on the air conditioning fan

'just before Falco was brought in.'

You should've caught it sooner, Sal.

Jenny, nice to see you with the guys.

Don't make yourself so scarce.

- Jenny-- - Sal, don't.

Just let me remember you as you are..

- A louse. - That's right.

- Snap out your claws. - 'Listen, buster..'

I get the notion the sparks

those two are striking off each other

go a little deeper than it looks?

Yeah, but I don't think they know it.

'That big ravioli eater.'

Yeah, he seems like a brass-plated showoff.

Yeah, right.

Yeah, typical all-talk glory hound.

Right.

That big Rottweiler of his

could probably work just as well

with any other handler, you know?

Now, wait a minute.

Sal is the best handler in the department.

'No one could work Falco or any other dog'

better than Sal could, and besides..

Oh, you sneaky man, you really sucked me

right into that didn't you?

Into what? Admitting that maybe

deep down inside, you really like the guy?

'Hmm?'

'All K-9 units in the vicinity'

'of Ventura Boulevard and Woodman'

'respond to the Silver Minx theater.'

'Contact Sergeant Honeyton.'

'Reference, a bomb threat.'

What have we got, sarge?

This is Mr. Greene. He owns the place.

He says the syndicate's been trying

to run him out of business.

Last week, stink bombs

and now they threatened to blow up the place.

Called him half an hour ago.

Said he had until five o' clock.

It's six minutes past.

We should check it out.

If Jericho locates something suspicious

get out on the double.

The bomb squad'll take over.

'Be careful.'

Alright, everybody..

back up a little.

Can I have some room?

Spot, Jericho, spot!

Stay, Jericho, stay.

The air conditioner, where's the switch?

Behind the candy counter.

Terrific.

I got a bomb in the joint

and she's asking about the air conditioner!

Spot, Jericho!

Spot, boy!

Hey, Sal.

That guy in the army coat.

He looks a little edgy, doesn't he?

Hey, hold it.

Hey!

'Hold it!'

Let's not move her. I'll get an ambulance.

Jericho?

'He's in here somewhere.'

Assalto!

Ferma,Falco, ferma!

Put your hands on your head.

Good work, boy!

That's a good boy, pincerino.

Extra detonator, huh?

Pincerino,good boy. Yes.

Hi.

Hello, Sal.

You look just fine.

Hear you're going home in a couple of days.

It's nothing serious.

What about Jericho?

All they keep telling me

is that he's at the vet's

and he's going to be okay.

Yeah.

But he-he's going to be out tonight.

Something's wrong.

I can feel it.

'What is it, Sal?'

Hey, lady, this is one funky way

to goof off.

They're lovely. Thanks.

You look terrific, Jenny.

Ponch, have you heard anything about Jericho?

If something's wrong, I have the right to know.

Uh, Jericho is gonna be okay.

That's the truth.

Now you're doing it!

Ponch, you level with me.

- Uh, look, Jenny, I-- - Ponch, please.

He's, uh..

He's blind.

Oh, my God.

But outside of that, he's okay. You know.

The vet said he'd never seen an animal snap back so fast

after a trauma like that.

Thanks..

...for telling me, Ponch.

Okay. Um..

You take it easy, huh?

I'm sorry.

You would've wanted to know

if it had been Falco.

Why didn't you tell me?

I don't know.

I just couldn't.

Well, now the job is yours.

You win.

Hey, look, I wanted to beat you out

but not like this.

Just..

Just leave me alone right now, okay?

The way she looked at me, I just had to tell her.

You did the right thing.

It should've come from me.

And I..

Hey, look, I can't take Jericho home.

Two work dogs can't live together.

Will you take him?

Well, I don't.. I don't know.

Hey, look, he knows you, Ponch.

It'll be easier for him

just until Jenny comes home.

'It's chasing elephants with a butterfly net.'

Just how do you figure to convince Honeyton

to let Jenny and Jericho remain on duty?

Maybe I should add more peppers.

Ponch, the dog is blind.

No, I better not.

Look, you wouldn't expect Honeyton

to keep a blind man on duty.

So why would he keep

a dog that can't see?

A blind man wouldn't have Jericho's talented nose.

Oh, it's alright, boy.

I didn't like that dumb vase anyway.

Friend of mine stuck me with it

for my birthday last year.

Ponch, you're mixing in something

that's none of your business.

Look..

...this dog's a narcotics and bomb expert.

It's in his blood. It's what he's been trained for.

It gives his life meaning.

And Jenny's.

It needs more peppers.

Guess we're going to have to prove to Honeyton

you're not out yet.

We'll find a way.

We'll have to find a way.

Howdy, cousins.

I'm Jesse James Jr., and I'm collecting donations

for my favorite charity, me.

'Now all you poker players'

'and one-armed bandit jockeys,'

just cough up your gambling stakes

and dump 'em right in the bag, right here.

Fast! Come on! Come on! Hurry up!

'Come on. Mm-hmm.'

Ohh, hey, lady, lady

uh-uh, you mustn't cheat.

Doggone!

What you got in that case, ma'am, huh?

What's in that case?

Let's see here.

What's this?

Ooh-whee! Cocaine.

I finally hit the jackpot.

Okay, I'm here.

You said it was important.

What do you want to show me?

I wanna prove to you that this dog

is just as good as the other ones.

Ponch, don't you think I care for Jenny..

...for Jericho?

It's not up to me.

Look, this held two ounces of heroin three days ago.

I got it from my evidence file.

There is no visible trace

of narcotics left.

Just watch, okay?

Okay, my man, it's the moment of truth.

Now, you can do it.

You have to, for yourself and for Jenny, alright?

Ready? Spot!

Jericho, out!

He didn't need eyes, just his nose.

Without his sight now

his sense of smell

have become even sharper.

Go for it, go for it.

Hi, Jericho.

Where you been, boy?

Come on, get the ball.

Get the ball, Jericho. Come on, boy.

'Come on, get the ball.'

'Get the ball, Jericho.'

What's the matter with Jericho?

He's blind, son.

He's blind.

Getraer wants you back on duty tomorrow.

I got to take care of Jericho.

He says he's shorthanded, Ponch.

The James brothers hit a Reno charter

and got their hands on three kilos of cocaine.

How do they know that?

Nevada narcotics gave out a tip

that there was a bus load of cocaine

but Jesse got his hands on it first.

Hey, don't cry, Andy.

Jericho's just as smart as ever.

He's better.

And we're gonna prove it.

LA 15, 7-David 10-29

a California license 1 Edward 4-9-9-1-1.

Oh, we got a chip on our tail.

Don't look back.

Maybe it doesn't mean anything.

'7-David, no wants your vehicle.'

'Comes back to a '77 Plymouth sedan.'

I've got it on a light blue off-road scout

westbound 29th from National.

Could be our James boys. Roll the backup.

'Any units in vicinity'

'of National and 29th street'

'7-Adam is in pursuit of a light-blue scout'

'moving westbound National.'

'All units, identify.'

'LA 15, Mary-3 responding. Two away.'

You almost hit that car.

These brakes are almost shot.

LA 7-David. Suspect vehicle turned north on Venice.

'All units, 7-adam is in pursuit'

'Northbound on 38th place and Venice.'

I threw my fly rod. They took off down Woodley.

Lost 'em.

Looks like the tracks are going inside.

- Come on, boy. - Wait a minute, now.

What are you gonna do?

If the James boys are in there

they still might have the stash of coke with them.

Now, you're in uniform so you stay out of their sight

and back me up.

Now wait a minute.

We got a ruptured brake line.

Gimme some of that duct tape.

I'll see if I can get it goin' again.

It's some guy. Get rid of him.

- Excuse me.

My car stalled

and I saw you drive in a few minutes ago.

Would you happen to have a screwdriver I could borrow?

Nah, we're out of business. Go someplace else.

No, no, see, I was on the way to the vet's

with my dog Spot..

Spot, come back here.

- Hey, hey, hey. - Spot, come back here.

Get that mutt out of here.

Hey, I'm sorry, fellas, but my dog's blind.

'You see, it just happened last week.'

'And he's a little confused about it.'

'Some kid set off a firecracker in his face'

'and it, uh, blinded him.'

Well, you're breaking my heart, mister

but get that hound out of here now!

Alright, alright. Spot, Spot, Spot.

'Spot!'

'Spot, Spot.'

Get it away from there!

Out, Jericho, out.

Police officer. You're under arrest.

'He's in there somewhere.'

Not for long.

Assalto!

Go on. Get away. Get out of here.

Call him off.

Okay, okay, call the dog off. Call him off.

Ferma. Esta ferma,Falco.

Jon's coming to pick me up.

I know.

Did you hear how Jericho helped

get those bus robbers yesterday?

Jenny, I..

So many times I have wanted to say something to you.

Phone you.

'Maybe dinner.'

But when you're burned bad enough

you learn to back away from the stove.

Sometimes hostility is just a defense.

Of course, you didn't make it any easier.

I mean, I can hold my own with any man

but competing with a dog--

What is that supposed to mean?

Well, you're just as scared as I am.

It's just you use Jericho to hide behind

so you don't have to get involved.

Yeah? Let me get you straight on something, buster--

Look, if I stroked your hair and gave you a biscuit

would that smooth down your hackles?

Sal..

All my life

I've felt alone.

That's something that's hard to shake

when you've been bounced around foster homes.

'Always the outsider.'

The kid whose only reason for being there

is because the state pays them money to keep you.

I guess I've been out there

scuffling on my own for so long

that I haven't been able to trust anybody but myself.

And a dog.

Hi, Sal.

- Yeah.

Jericho.

Jericho.

Jericho, I missed you so much.

You showed 'em, boy, didn't you?

You showed 'em you're not useless.

Honeyton says he'll give you two

just one week sick leave.

Then it's back to duty.

But did they drop one of the units?

Not Sal and Falco.

According to Honeyton, it's still up for grabs.

Good luck, Jenny.

'I mean it.'

'Sal, wait.'

I'll swing for the pizza if Jericho outpoints Falco

in a search-and-call out test.

Make that a steak dinner.

Well, if you're gonna up the ante

why don't we throw in wine and roses

and go all the way?

You're on.

That mutt of yours doesn't stand

a prayer against Jericho.

What, are you kidding? Didn't you see my dog

climb the other day we were catching that guy?

Jericho was of Danish royalty--

Danish royalty? Who are you kidding?

Which reminds me, I'm hungry.

Hey, how about some of your chili?

Nah, that was too hot, man.

Nah, It was just right. Come on.

You put too much pepper in it.

No. Any time you put that many beans in it..