K-9 GRADUATION

(Sykesville, MD) – Maryland State Police will graduate six K-9’s, two of which will work with allied police agencies.

Sysco, Kacy, Blitz, and Ares will graduate and remain working for the Maryland State Police at barracks across the state. Two Bloodhounds, both named Bella, will graduate and work for two allied police agencies. Both the Prince George’s County Police Department and the Baltimore County Police Department will welcome the new Bloodhounds upon graduation.

Two K-9 handlers and their respective dogs, Sysco and Kacy, will graduate after completing fourteen weeks of rigorous training in Narcotic Detection School. Two K-9 handlers and their dogs, Blitz and Ares will graduate after completing sixteen weeks of Explosive Detection School. And the two K-9 handlers, trained for the allied police departments, will graduate their Bloodhounds after ten weeks of Bloodhound School.

Sysco will be assigned to the Princess Anne Barrack. Kacy and Ares will be assigned to the Frederick Barrack. Blitz will be assigned to the Rockville Barrack.

The Maryland State Police K-9 Unit celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. Since 1961, K-9’s have assisted law enforcement in drug detection, search and rescue missions, and in the apprehension of suspected criminals. Currently, there are 33 handlers and 41 K-9’s assigned to the Maryland State Police throughout the state.

WHAT: K-9 GRADUATION & HANDLER PINNING

WHEN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2011 AT 10:00 A.M.

WHERE: MARYLAND STATE POLICE ACADEMY
MPCTC (MARYLAND POLICE AND CORRECTIONAL
TRAINING COMMISSIONS)
6852 4TH STREET, SYKESVILLE, MD 21784