FPD K9 ruffs up the competition

This year’s United States Police Canine Association national field trials were held in Punta Gorda, FL. Of the K9 teams from across the US that competed, Franklin Police returned home with top honors. 

1st Place Total Search (combined event scores for evidence and suspect search), with a perfect score of 180 points: Ofc. Brett Spivy and Axel 

2nd Place Overall (Vice Champion): Sgt. Aaron Compton and Thor 

2nd Place Agility: Ofc. Brett Spivy and Axel 

2nd Place Criminal Apprehension: Sgt. Aaron Compton and Thor 

3rd Place Department Team: Sgt. Aaron Compton and Thor, 
Ofc. Charlie Richards and Jager, Ofc. Brett Spivy and Axel, Ofc. Chris Hollingsworth and Bolo. This is the first year the FPD has competed as a Department team. 

3rd Place Criminal Apprehension: Ofc. Charlie Richards and Jager 

4th Place Total Search: Sgt. Aaron Compton and Thor 

17th Place Overall: Ofc. Charlie Richards and Jager 

Teams were judged in five areas: agility, obedience, evidence search, suspect search, and criminal apprehension. All four Franklin Police teams received a USPCA National Certification from the event. Each FPD team also received a USPCA Certification of Excellence for achieving a benchmark score. 

“I couldn’t be prouder,” said Sergeant Aaron Compton, “This team trains hard and works hard, every day on the street, to help keep Franklin safe.”