EPD K-9 Unit Takes Top Four Spots at U.S.P.C.A Refion 5 Field Trials

The Evansville Police Department’s K9 Unit sent four of our K9 teams to the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) Region 5 Field Trials being held in Lexington, Kentucky this past week.

The USPCA Region 5 is comprised of law enforcement K9 units that serve in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. The handlers and their canine partners are tested on and compete in the following disciplines:
Obedience
Agility
Evidence Search
Suspect Search
Criminal Apprehension

EPD K9 teams had an outstanding showing at the field trials and swept the overall top 4 winning place positions. In addition to winning the top four positions, EPD teams finished first in every individual discipline.
Representing the EPD were the teams of Zach Elfreich and K9 Axel (1st Place overall), Nick Henderson and K9 Qaos (2nd Place overall), Jason Thomas and K9 Abot (3rd Place overall), and Doug Buetel and K9 Gero (4th Place overall). This was the third consecutive year that Officer Elfreich and his partner Axel won the trials.

This showing reflects proudly on the hard work, dedication, and work ethic that the EPD’s K9 Unit puts forth in their service to the community.