Cavalcante was captured in Chester County, swarmed by at least 20 law enforcement officers, Bivens said. Yoda joined the search from the US Border Patrol Tactical Unit stationed out of Michigan, Clark told CNN. The tactical teams made the decision to deploy Yoda – knowing Cavalcante was armed – before upgrading to deadly force, according to Clark. Yoda is a “bite and hold” police dog, Clark said, trained to hold down an individual until commanded to release the hold. US Marshals Service PhiladelphiaIt’s standard practice for K-9s to move first, going quickly and directly to a suspect on command, Bivens told CNN.

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