Queen Creek Police K-9 Obi had a busy and rewarding weekend. Obi, with an assist from Queen Creek Police Officer Deanna Kuhn, took first place in explosives detection at “Desert K9 …
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QCPD K-9 Obi took first place in explosives detection at “Desert K9 Trials,” put on by the Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association.
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Queen Creek Police K-9 Obi had a busy and rewarding weekend.
Obi, with an assist from Queen Creek Police Officer Deanna Kuhn, took first place in explosives detection at “Desert K9 Trials,” put on by the Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association on Oct. 21 and 22, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.
On Oct. 21, the pair also worked to keep attendees safe at the town’s Trunk or Treat event.
The Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association consists of K-9 law enforcement handlers and trainers from throughout the Southwest, according to the group’s website.
Obi and fellow K-9, Jack, were introduced to the public when QCPD marked its first year on patrol in January. Jack is handled by QCPD Officer Ryan Grossman.
Obi and Jack are used for search and detection operations or tasks. Jack was trained in narcotics detection. Obi was trained in, of course, explosives detection.
In a town press release announcing the two canines joining the force, OCPD stated that having the “canines trained in different scent disciplines is a valuable asset to the community and enhances the level of service they will be able to provide to Queen Creek residents.”
QCPD took over law enforcement duties from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 11, 2022. QCPD Chief Randy Brice told the Independent that there were 25,525 calls for service taken or initiated by the force in its first year.
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