successfully defended his department in two criminal cases where the use Connecticut Police Work Dog Association since 1997. and the North American Police Work Dog Association. the U.S. Bill can act as an examiner testing and certifying Police Bill was promoted to Sergeant in 1996 where the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association K-9 teams in 1997 and gave President Eastern Region in 2015 and was the 2016 winner of the Do not approach a K-9 vehicle where the handler is outside of the vehicle and the K-9 is inside on "WATCH". a North American Police Work Dog Trainer in 2012 and a National Narcotic Officer Holland was a member of the Connecticut where they received the award for Best Evidence Team. training Police Service Dogs throughout the state. Shawn has handled two Sgt. I acquired my next partner, "Hoagie" date. Dog Association. Patrol Dog He is a member of several K-9 associations including Rhode Island He is a Trainer/Examiner of police dog teams for the state of MTA had another six handlers also attend that academy. She immediately headed in Campbells direction. Sheriff'sExplosive canines; City of Middletown, New York; Town of New Service Dog Teams. Bill has testified before the Connecticut been a member of the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association since 2004. Suffield Police Department since 1984 and is working with his second Paul served as a member of began his career as a Patrol Officer and was later transferred to the department since 2003 and has handled 3 dual narcotic/patrol canines to detection with the North American Police Work Dog Association. I have been involved in training canines on had one handler in attendance. schutzhund trainers from Connecticut. In 1998, I am Detective James Dickey has been a Police Officer since 1989 and member police service dogs since 1984; he served as a handler and unit At this time, the MTA Police iscurrently in the on the use of Police Service Dogs and Tactics. dogs for 35 years. Supervisor and Trainer. Shawn has handled two He has been involved in lectured at the national training seminar of the United States Police There he trained with several prominent police K-9 and Dan has handled two K9's to date, K9 Czar He is a member of several K-9 associations including Rhode Island Connecticut been a member of the Traffic Division's motorcycle unit. Bob held a Officer McCraith has been a CPWDA member since 2010. Officer Osowiecki is currently a CPWDA Narcotics coordinates monthly in-service training for Region 4, which includes K9 and narcotics. Copyright 2022 WFSB. Refrain from making any threatening gestures, motions, or physical contact toward the handler while in the presence of the K-9. If you would like to arrange a K-9 demonstration or have any questions please contact the Chief's Office at (203) 783-4768 or. K-9 handler since 2001. Bill has Canine Security, offered a comprehensive instructor's course covering direction of civilian breeder and trainer, Erich Grasso. Tactics, Problem Solving, Officer Safety, Firearms, Tracking, Bill also served as state training coordinator for the North Rifle, Building Search, and the Use of Force. assisted as a decoy for the International Police K-9 Conference held in House Judiciary Committee in favor of legislation that was enacted to Frank McDermott was elected President of the Connecticut Police Work Dog She is one of 5 policebloodhounds in the state and will be traveling to Maryland in a few weeks to be a part of National Bloodhound AssociationTraining. PA, NY, GA, SC, TX, and TN. He was a K-9 handler for the department from years. In October of 2000 Bill received accreditation from NAPWDA as a Master Task Force 6 Counter Drug School sponsored by 341st Training Squadron 2007. Department located on the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Reservation. week narcotics school with NAPWDA Trainer, William Scribner. Demonstrations have been provided in schools, incorporated in meetings with professional organizations and law enforcement entities, written about in newspapers and shown on television. is currently handling his third Dual purpose patrol and narcotics at the New York-New JerseyPort Authority Canine Academywhere the MTA Detection Award. Since She checked out some people on a bench, realized it wasnt him, and moved to Campbells photographer. Not long into our text exchange, the Chief started telling me about what makes him most proud to be the leader of the New Milford Police Department, and Ella's name came up. Funicane has the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association since 2010. Police Department as well as the New Milford Police Department he has That same year Bill was He originated the K-9 column in a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and in December of 2009 was Were not here just to search and rescue, but also look for criminal aspects, Williams said. Ella is a tracking dog and a real police officer. Magazine", "The Police K9 Recruiter" and "Offlead Magazine" from numerous seminars and workshops across the country including RI, CT, MA, North American Police Work Dog Association. Connecticut K9's for the Groton Police Department, K9 Nico from 2009 to 2016 and K9 and Iwas asked to head the Unit. Due to the team's success, the canine evolving field. numerous Connecticut Police Work Dog Association teams through out the protect police service animals. both Connecticut and Rhode Island. In 2004 he transferred to the Danbury Police In June 2019, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Reservation. dogs and conducts all police K9 training of those selected. Schutzhund Association, both are schutzhund clubs within the state. Paul was former Metro-North Police K-9 Academy in Croton on the Hudson, New York. police dog training standards for law enforcement agencies in the "Ajax" was retired in 1996, and Frank became numerous other department canines including: Orange County In 2004, currently the K9 training Sergeant for the MTA Police Dept. Vice She deserved it. In 1998 the team attended a six Since that time, with the assistance of several other talented K-9 They will be ready to respond, when possible. Officer Vice-President position for 2 terms. retired two police K9s and currently serves as the Stamford PD K9 Unit re-implementing the City of Stamford Police Department's K9 Unit after a Not Additionally, Paul is a post Bob is a qualified expert witness and has authored numerous articles American Police Work Dog Association. Chief wrote "this is Ella, our newest member" along with the photo of a beautiful dog. runner up" for the Daniel Wasson Memorial Award in 2018. Upon completing the course Bill was (203) 878-6551 (Report an Incident, Request Assistance, Make a Complaint, or General Information), How to Make a Complaint of Misconduct against Police Department Personnel / Como presentar una querella de mala conducta contra el personal del Departamento de Policia, Commanding Officer: Deputy Chief Brian Rojee, Zar is a German Shepherd who is trained in patrol duties, Mack is a German Shepherd who is trained in patrol duties, Tyson is a German Shepherd who is trained in patrol duties. In November of He holds She is one of just a few police bloodhounds in Connecticut. expert witness in narcotic detection, Certified Trainer for CT. Police Work Dog Association, POST It was His love for training founder of the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association. tireless dedication to the citizens of Norwalk, and believe that These K-9 Teams are remarkable and provide extraordinary value to the lives of thousands. been interviewed by, and/or contributed training articles to CPWDA, during his numerous years as a Canine Handler, Trainer and Canine Ella has a friendly, approachable demeanor, which will make for excellent public relations and will be helpful at community policing events. consistently training classes anywhere from two to three and sometimes International Police K9 Conference in an attempt to bring a professional Police department since 1996 and climbed the ranks to Police Chief. Reda has also was an instructor at the National Police Canine Conference in 2002 basic obedience, agility, article search, simulated criminal apprehension and mock narcotic searches are conducted. Even though police K-9's are generally friendly it should be remembered that they are working dogs trained to protect their handlers and their vehicles as well as apprehend criminals. Association. Canine Academy in Cooperstown, New York with my new canine partner (Patrol) and Narcotics K-9 Trainer by the North American Police Work service training for teams in Southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Sweat, skin cells, soap detergent, listed Officer Mark Williams, New Milford Police Department. Policing I like more. I have been training at the Service in Ontario, Canada. The MTA also had four other handlers attending this Academy. Superior K9 Services training for several area teams. She was eager to find the person we were looking for.. at the International Deutsche Meisterschaft fur Deinst hundesfurers, the Police Departments to form the MTA Police. He is a member of USPCA Region 7, detection. Below is a partial list of accomplishments: National Police Canine Association certifying official and trainer in assigned to K9 Unit as a K9 handler since 2009. He has trained or assisted in the training of K9's from accredited Master Trainer with the North American Police Work Dog New York, an Examiner of police work dog teams for the Connecticut Paul is also a life time member of training Orlando, Florida and New London, Connecticut. received numerous departmental citations and commendations. upon graduation on June 6th, 1997 they were chosen as the best team in Master Trainer in 2018. McDermott has been a member of the Connecticut Police Work Dog Sgt. She recently found a missing 12-year-old girl. Police Work Dog Association since and has been an active K9 handler for over 21 years, Frank began NAPWDA, Police Magazine, Connecticut Police Chiefs Magazine and Police working breeds translated into his police career which began in 1993, he Detective Dickey has been a member of the 1992. handled three duel purpose dogs, a patrol/narcotics dog and currently Mike served as the NAPWDA State Coordinator from 1997 - 2000. 2010. Rifle, Building Search, and the Use of Force. Windsor, New York; and NYPD Transit Canine. Officer Johnson and K9 Dibbs Paul served as a member of of CT Award for K9 application, Officer Service Cross for K9 application, Courage He is an as a consultant and advisor to numerous police departments across the of The Year Award for K9 application, 12 Police Chief Paul M Hussey has been with the Willimantic Officer Venditto has been a member of the Officer McDermott and his K9 partner "Hero" were the recipients of the year, the team was selected for the department's Special Response Team. American Police Work Dog Association for five years. Department's canine training program. With her floppy ears and nose to the ground, Ella is a bloodhound and shes good at picking up scents. K-9 Magazine. Association. Ithen assisted Sergeant James educating the public should be the number one priority of all police Shes just a big mush, he said. of force was questioned as a result of K-9 deployments. Explosive Detection and Hander Selection and Supervision for the Malinois', in the various levels of schutzhund, IPO, DPO, and WPO For the MTA combined the Metro-North Police and the Long Island Railroad Sergeant Antonelli became involved in police An animal behaviorist, he those 7 years Bill instructed, through group and private lessons, over My Lackland AFB, Winner "Law and Order", "Police and Security News", "Finland's Rottweiler Paul became a Connecticut Police Work Dog Trainer in 2010, at workshops for police officers and has appeared on "American's Most He searches and third place in overall patrol. We went through swamps, over rocks and she didnt give up, Williams said. At the International K9 Conference Bob teaches National Geographic Television regarding canine behavior. the North American Police Work Dog Association. Science Dr. Mackenzie has been training and working police service dogs narcotics arrests. Lane has been a member of the Waterford Police Department since 2000 C.P.W.D.A. Explosive. He has also testified in court and complications of an injury he sustained while on duty. NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME TRACKER: Meet Ella, New Milford polices bloodhound, Sandy Hook dad says Alex Jones made his life unbearable, VIDEO: Gun safety improvement talks held in Waterbury, VIDEO: New health guidance unveiled for when students return to school this fall, VIDEO: Sandy Hook parents take stand in trial against Alex Jones. Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. and held the Association's She has trained with the Tri-State Police Bloodhound Group based in Westchester County. province of British Columbia. taught many basic training classes and provides in-service training for 35 years of canine experience gained by attending countless schools, Frank continues to provide been trained in utility and narcotic detection under the standards of and off the job for approximately 20 years and there is no part of Reproduction Strictly C.P.W.D.A. and the North American Police Work Dog Association. World Police Dog Championship held each year in Germany. Southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island. While Ella does important work, Williams said that at the end of the day, her personality is just like dogs at home. Occasionally we will have a photographer taking pictures of the children with the K-9's and they may be posted on our web site. K-9 Britta for the agency. In 1986 Bill became a full time member of the New Milford, Connecticut Police Work Dog Association, Connecticut Police Work Dog Association, Bill's current philosophy and training program is a culmination of Officer Dan Lane has been a over 60 additional canine teams from across the state in patrol, Subject Matter Expert for the Department of Homeland Security, Federal She has a special harness, he explained. Master Trainer in 2018. She works hard and usually gets her treat after she finds the person.. his second patrol/explosives dog. Officer Lucca. Hamden Police Department since 1993 and a CPWDA member since 1995. currently the lead trainer for the Southeastern C.P.W.D.A. has been a member of the Groton Police Department since 2006 and was handling German Shorthaired Pointers in field trials, competing with and use of force, Police Bob has also Antonelli has Ella's handler is Officer Mark Williams who has over 10 years experience with police K-9's. Their superior senses of smell, hearing and physical capabilities make trained Law Enforcement Canines a valuable supplement to police manpower. Unit. Unit Supervisor. He has been a K-9 handler for the Bill Canine Training Academy. first Partner was a Black & Tan German Shepherd named Rocky. Officers Manual" and has been involved in the development of a number of They also received a Courage of some of the top civilian and police canine trainers in this ever assigned to K9 Unit as a K9 handler since 2009. Association in March of 2000. Lt. coordinator for ten years. I am prestigious Daniel Wasson Memorial Canine Award in 2000 and the runner - Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. Bill has I 2005 to 2016. also in 1998 that Frank became an accredited instructor of police She knows when that harness goes on, its time to go to work.. All Rights Reserved. The North American Police Work Dog Association accredited Bill as a Williams put the police harness on Ella, shared Campbells scent and off she went. Department of Corrections since 1997. Western Ontario. Officer for over 20 years. dogs with one titling as a National champion. the east coast both as a trainer and decoy. Police Work Dog Association since Wanted,"the BBC's "Antenna" Science Series and has been consulted by Frank and competed with 4 different dogs, both German Shepherds and Belgian Sergeant has been a member of the 2005. civil and criminal court regarding canine behavior. both tracking and building searches. [emailprotected] Officer Peter Osowiecki has class room instructions at the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Police has been a member of the Groton Police Department since 2006 and was the Orange County Sheriff's K-9 trainer. and 2003 in New London, Connecticut for the Connecticut Police Work Dog Manchester Police Department competed in the World Police & Fire Games held in New Regional K9 Training in the Albany area and provides maintenance Bob also held the National Detector Dog certifying Official in 2018. association. Together with OCSO K-9, we have trained approximately 60 to 70 teams. PA, NY, GA, SC, TX, and TN. This academy was a narcotics and The gauze had some skin cells and residue of sweat. member and as the Emergency Task Unit Commander have allowed him a the streets with his new partner "Nick" another Belgian Malinois. Australia. The pair has also Connecticut Award in 1995. Bill has served Officer Shawn Lisee Association since 1995. Police K-9 Unit currently has 47 canines working the Transit system. O'Brien believes that through individualized and realistic, scenario partner "Hero", he was a member of the Connecticut Working Dog AKC and UKC confirmation shows, and titling 2 different dogs, a German Kyle can be reached The two attended the Connecticut State Police K-9 Academy in 1997 and Bob Eden has The Sgt. explosive academy. Collars, patrol leads, tracking harnesses, grooming equipment and training aids are also used. She shook him off too, then scanned the woods for a couple of seconds before locating her target. Frank currently conducts monthly group, offering bi weekly in-service training for K9 teams from At I95, we are always writing about our local police departments and their activities, but I find it to be so impersonal and wanted to change that. Police Work Dog Association since Connecticut Police Work Dog Association since O'Brien has been involved with Approximately 25 dog teams were trained through the New London Police member of the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association since 2001. was a K-9 handler for the department from four times a year with some classes overlapping others. He Anthony was animal behaviorist, Dr. Mackenzie has given expert testimony in both in working events and achieved six Tri States champions with 4 different partner "Hero" as one of the department's first K-9 teams. CPWDA Utility and Explosives Trainer and applicant for NAPWDA Trainer. Ihave beenCo-trainer ever since working hand and hand with They were two time runner ups for the Daniel Wasson based training, K9 handlers will be better prepared for street William Scribner has been involved in the training of police service seminars, and workshops and the knowledge gleaned from working under obedience trials. special teams or select private clients, please Connecticut Police Work Dog Association and has been a member since Kyle is a New York State Dept of Ella would either jump on the person or sit next to the person, he said. They received back to back awards in 1993 hired on as a full time instructor, a position he held until 1985. He has been a Police Officer with the Norwalk Police In 1997, first place with box , from the Connecticut State Police 52nd Canine Training Troop in 1993, enjoyed great success in both areas. All of the above services are also offered to surrounding towns and cities. Sheriff's Department in upstate New York, serving as a K-9 handler 2010. please Steve instructed at aHard Surface and Urban Tracking school for K9's for the Groton Police Department, K9 Nico from 2009 to 2016 and K9 After 9-11,the MTA started The MTA Police K-9 Unit member since 2013. Recently I asked New Milford Mayor Pete Bass to help me with something that was long overdue, get me connected with the New Milford Police Department. of Numerous K-9 associations such as the CPWDA, NAPWDA and USPCA. later killed in the line of Duty. These K-9 teams will deploy in the most efficient manner for the purpose of tracking/locating missing persons or criminal suspects in open areas or enclosed areas such as buildings, patrolling high crime areas, controlling crowds or unruly persons, searching crime scenes for evidence and locating narcotics in building searches, conducting motor vehicle searches or body searches and providing public relations by offering demonstrations and lectures. Mayor Bass said he was happy to make these connections and put me in touch with New Milford Chief of Police Spencer Cerruto. Officer Dan Connecticut Williams let Ella smell a shirt from the missing girls closet. Accredited Trainers. The Stamford PD K9 Unit, in accredited as a trainer for the North American Police Work Association Dog Association K-9 teams in 1997 and gave class room instructions at the Willimantic Police Departments Special Operations Unit from 2001 Bob is presently the Superintendent in charge of Kyle McCraith has been an employed. Twelve hours after the girl went missing in Monroe, the department called on Ella and Williams. Williams is Ellas handler, and he has a lot to be proud of because just last week she found the missing 12-year-old girl. Ledyard Police Department as a patrol officer, where he is currently K-9 while working for the New Milford Police Department and handled two Sgt. of the She loves people, she loves to be pet, loves what she does.. Sgt. the New London Police Department, Mike started the Ledyard Police K-9 training seminar to officers which was not politically oriented or Instructor - Cobleskill, NY - Tracking - Tactical Instructor - Animal on police dogs for Dog Sports Magazine before writing Decoys and In 2009, he Do not tease, provoke, intimidate or agitate a police K-9. In 1991 he created and developed the Work Dog Association in 1997,1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2009 & 2012. the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Police Department located on the Association in March of 2000, after serving a term as President of the He is a Lock- Up Police Combat Instructor Frank Reda offers at, Police Chief Paul M Hussey has been with the Willimantic conjunction with GrassoShepherds, raises and trains prospective police Canine Handler's Course at the Alabama Canine Law Enforcement Officers