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THE AIRPORT DIVISION

The Airport Division is responsible for all police responsibilities as well
as physical security at the Augusta Regional Airport. The Airport Division
provides the first layer of security for the airport, and it is their primary
goal to provide the safest environment possible for all passengers, tenants,
visitors, and employees. The airport has multiple facilities, hangars, and
a primary passenger terminal spread across 1,411 acres. The Airport
Division consists of 32 officers and employees and two K9s, “Major”
and “Lexi,”. Coverage is provided 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. In
addition, the Marshal’s Office is heavily involved in many specialized
exercises such as VIP/Dignitary movement missions, military exercises,
and training exercises, along with normal police day-to-day operations.
In 2025 the Airport division completed 6,584 total calls for service. The
number of screened passengers utilizing the Augusta Regional Airport
was 365,203.00 total screened passengers with close to an additional
650,000 passengers utilizing the private fixed base operation. The Augusta
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Regional airport had over 39,000 aircraft operations for the year 2025. The
Airport Division is instrumental in all community events that take place CERTIFIED K-9
at Augusta Regional Airport, including Meet a Machine, Run the Runway
5K, Augusta Regional Classic II, and the Santa Fly-In.

K-9 Major & K-9 Lexi: Safeguarding Augusta Regional Airport
K-9 Major and K-9 Lexi, both certified explosives detection dogs accredited by the International Police Working Dog
Association, play a crucial role in enhancing security at Augusta Regional Airport.

K-9 Major, a 3-year-old black Labrador, began his service on February 4, 2024. His name, derived from the Latin word
meaning “greater,” symbolizes leadership and strength, reflecting his critical role in protecting the airport.

K-9 Lexi, a 5½-year-old black Labrador, joined the airport security team on September 6, 2022. Her full name, Alexandria—
Lexi for short—comes from Greek origins, meaning “protector of humanity,” which perfectly aligns with her mission to
ensure the safety of travelers and visitors.

Both K-9s work alongside their handlers, Corporal Thomas Wiedmeier (with Major) and Sergeant Jonathan Harvey (with
Lexi), forming a highly skilled team committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment at Augusta Regional Airport.
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