CPD Hosts K-9 Mini-trials On Moccasin Bend

CHATTANOOGA, TN. – The Chattanooga Police Department is hosting the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) Region 22 Mini-Trials at the Police Shooting Range on Moccasin Bend this Wednesday and Thursday.

The USPCA was founded in 1971 and certifies K9s across the country and is the nation’s largest police K9 organization. The trials will test 21 officers and K-9s from 9 departments in Tennessee and Alabama on narcotics detection and patrol, including a series of different obedience commands that both the handler and K-9 must be able to complete.

“In a lot of situations, K-9 officers are the first ones to put their lives on the line and go in against an armed suspect to protect their human partners,” said Sergeant Sean O’Brien, who runs the CPD Special Operations K-9 Unit. “Their training and their certification is every bit as important as our training and certification.”

WHAT:

United States Police Canine Association Region 22 Mini Trials

WHEN:

Wednesday, August 30th and Thursday, August 31, 2023

WHERE:

CPD Shooting Range, 300 Moccasin Bend Road. Park in the main gravel lot straight ahead when you pull into the range.

COVERAGE:

Wednesday, August 30th, Noon-1p. The best video opportunity will be during the criminal apprehension exercise that should start around noon. Interviews will be available with Sergeant Sean O’Brien with the CPD Special Operations K-9 Unit.