- From Classroom to Field: Eight K9 Teams Complete Training

This fall’s patrol class was an intense, hands-on training program for eight new K9 teams from agencies across New Hampshire. Over the past 13 weeks, these teams have spent countless hours working on tracking, article searches, building searches, obedience, and apprehension.

Our own Sgt. Hodgen served as the lead instructor for the class, with Deputy Seamans from Middlesex County, MA, and Officer Sterl from Conway Police assisting. Shortly after, all teams successfully earned national certification through the North American Police Working Dog Association. With this achievement, the teams are now fully operational and ready to assist their communities. 

A special thank you to Rebecca Carr of Peace of Mind Canine Training in Loudon for volunteering several days each week to lead an outstanding obedience and neutrality program. We also want to thank the Stanton Grant Program for funding the majority of the K9 training in this class.

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The new teams are:

• Sgt. Smith and K9 Rancor – Enfield Police
• Officer Leblanc and K9 Charlie – Concord Police
• Officer Frederick and K9 Niko – Amherst Police
• Officer Anderson and K9 Mako – Newport Police
• Officer Watts and K9 Red – Milton Police
• Officer Girard and K9 Dexter – Antrim Police
• Sgt. Bell and K9 Ripley – Claremont Police
• Lt. Matthews and K9 Barrett – Lancaster Police