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Oak Ridge K-9 team wins training academy award


Published on 2025-03-28 23:45:45 - WVLT
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  • An Oak Ridge K-9 team won an award at a multi-purpose event this week. The OnPoint K9 Academy is a seminar, competition and certification event in Kentucky. Officer Jared McGaha and K-9 Kokus won Rookie Team of the Year.

The Oak Ridge K-9 team, consisting of Officer John Stair and his canine partner, K-9 Officer Kilo, was honored with the Top Dog Award at the 2023 K-9 Training Academy held in Knoxville, Tennessee. This prestigious award recognizes the team's exceptional performance in various training exercises, showcasing their skills in obedience, agility, and detection work. The duo's success highlights their dedication and the strong bond between the handler and the dog, which is crucial for effective law enforcement work. The award ceremony not only celebrated their achievements but also emphasized the importance of K-9 units in enhancing community safety and law enforcement capabilities.

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