“Deuce” Participates in Police Canine Association Competition

On May 22nd and 23rd 2010, the Ocean City Police Department K9 Unit competed in the United States Police Canine Association, Region 15, Police Dog 1 Trials. Region 15 is the second largest region for K9 Teams in the country and is comprised of the entire state of New Jersey.
The Ocean City Police Department K-9 Team (Ptl. John Vogt and K-9 “Deuce”) were extremely successful, scoring 657 out of a maximum 700 points. This score earned the team a Certificate of Certification as a nationally recognized team under the United States Police Canine Association Guidelines. In addition to achieving their certification, the K-9 team placed in the following categories:
First Place – Criminal Apprehension (Novice Division)
Second Place – Overall (Novice Division)
Third Place – Obedience (Novice Division)
The competition was held at Stockton College in Galloway Township and it was hosted by the Galloway Township Police Department. There were a total of 38 competing teams 13 of which were Novice level. The three trophies will be on display at the Police Department. Ptl. Vogt and K-9 “Deuce” want to thank everyone for all of your support and generous donations that keep the K-9 Unit in operation.