Staff Report / PHXlocal.org

Skaüt, a police K-9, won First Place for Explosives Detection at the 21st Annual Desert Dog Police K-9 Trials held in Scottsdale, Arizona. The competition, which took place over two days, is one of the largest K-9 trials in the United States, featuring 70 canine teams from across the country. In addition, the Phoenix Police Department was awarded First Place for Detection Agency.

Source: Phoenix Police Department

Source Type: Police

Source Location:

Scottsdale, AZ

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