CT State Police to host K-9 Olympics at UConn
A K-9 team emerges from the moat at the beginning of the obstacle course at the 2009 Connecticut Police K-9 Olympics. Photo © by Brenda Sullivan 2009.
The public is invited to attend the 20th annual Connecticut State Police K-9 Olympics on Saturday, July 23 on the University of Connecticut in Storrs.
Police dog teams will test their knowledge, ability, strength and stamina in the areas of obedience, obstacles, simulated apprehension and handler protection.
Police, fire, corrections, emergency services and local businesses will have displays at this free event.
In addition, the Connecticut Child Identification Program (CHIP) will be on hand offering ID packets for children.
The packets include fingerprints, photograph, videotape and dental bite impressions, at no cost.
Food, beverages and T-shirts will be available for purchase with all proceeds benefiting the CHIPS program, the Shriners Hospitals for Children and the Hometown Foundation in support of the Special Olympics.
All proceeds from a raffle will also benefit these causes.
No pets are allowed at the event, which is scheduled at the UConn Depot Campus on Route 44 in Mansfield between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
For more information, visit the UConn Police Department web site at www.police.uconn.edu.
Posted 7-22-2011
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