He may be tiny now, but in a few months, Logan will grow into his job as a tracking, narcotics and apprehension specialist.

The Cleveland Metroparks Ranger Department, which is based in the Rocky River Reservation, had a swearing-in ceremony Sept. 28 for Logan, its newest K-9.

The German shepherd puppy was born on July 22, and joined the department on Sept. 1, at age 6 weeks. He was donated by Schmidt’s of Macedonia.

Owners Tom and Kathy Schmidt have donated and trained dogs for more than 40 law enforcement agencies in Ohio. They also founded Buckeye Area Regional K-9 (B.A.R.K.), an organization that meets weekly to provide training at no-cost to those agencies.

Logan comes from good stock. His father, Radar, is a K-9 for the rangers. He is named after his grandfather and is the third dog donated to Cleveland Metroparks by the Schmidts. Logan is handled by Ranger Kevin Gibson and will be trained in tracking, narcotics and apprehension.

“The K-9 unit adds great depth to the department and has been an invaluable service to the community,” said Ranger Chief Gregory M. Loftus.

“Logan has already begun his training and is interacting well with other K-9 dogs as well as following simple commands,” said Gibson.

The public can see Logan at the Rangers annual community open house noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 9, at Ranger Headquarters, 4600 Valley Parkway, Fairview Park.

Cleveland Metroparks Rangers are the law enforcement officers of the park district. Rangers patrol more than 1,000 acres of land 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

For more information on the Rangers or the K-9 unit, call (440) 331-5530.