A charity event displaying the capabilities of police and corrections officer's K-9 partners. See the state's finest K-9 teams in competition, while helping to raise money for local charities.
This year's event will be held July 25, 2009 .
The K-9 Olympics is entering its 17th year. The event is a day long competition involving K-9 units from local police departments, CT State Police, and Department of Corrections. Teams are evaluated during a ring competition in an arena style setting. Areas of competition include, but are not limited to, obedience, obstacles, evidence recovery, building search, marksmanship, and an apprehension drill. Also on display are the Connecticut State Police Emergency Services Unit, Trooper 1 Helicopter, Department of Corrections CERT team, narcotic and bomb detection dogs, and a variety of other police and animal related services. Money raised through the sales of shirts and food, and from donations, is returned to local charities. This year money raised will go to the "CHIPS" Program and Shriners Children's Burn Centers.
Updated 05.26.2009:ldg
The Connecticut State Police