Police Canines Complete Training

On May 28, the Connecticut State Police Canine Training Unit held a graduation ceremony for the 173rd Patrol Dog Training Troop.

In total, 12 canine teams from all over the state graduated.

The canine teams are trained to work patrol and have been trained in the basic areas of tracking, handler protection, evidence recovery, building searches, obedience, and classroom education.

For the canines, all German Shepherds, the graduation marks the culmination of a 14-week rigorous and intense training course.

Graduates:

Connecticut State Police

Trooper Lance Carlson and K9 Erol from Troop B-North Canaan

Trooper Ryan Cloukey and K9 Rocky from Troop C-Tolland

Trooper Derek Smitt and K9 Brutus from Troop F-Westbrook

Trooper Ryan Goggins and K9 Joe from Troop L-Litchfield

Connecticut Department of Correction

Correction Officer Jay Hibbard and K9 Cezar

Berlin Police Department

Officer Branden Lagueux and K9 Bane

Branford Police Department

Officer Luigi Amasino and K9 Joker

Enfield Police Department

Officer Michael Colantuono and K9 Ranger

Greenwich Police Department

Officer Keith Scorce and K9 Keto

Middlebury Police Department

Officer Edward Demers and K9 Jay

Shelton Police Department

Officer Daniel Loris and K9 Stryker

Torrington Police Department

Officer Justin Deloy and K9 Titus

Photo courtesy of the Connecticut State Police.