Virginia Canine Association Iron Dog Competition Results

On May 18, 2011 members of the Special Operations Division, Canine Section competed in the Virginia Canine Association Iron Dog Competition.  The competition consisted of several events which included:  Suspect Apprehension, Muzzle Work, Article Search, Drug Detection, Agility and Gun Battle with Cover and Concealment. There were 45 competitors and 10 three man teams. The results were as follows:

Pfc. Mike Amorino #2798 paired with two Howard County handlers – 1^st Place team

Pfc. Scott Allen#3081, Cpl. Geoffrey Brown #2456 and Cpl. Richard Smith #2669 – 3^rd Place team

Cpl. Richard Smith #2669 – 3^rd Place Muzzle Work

Cpl. Richard Smith #2669- 1^st Place Criminal Apprehension and Article search

Cpl. Geoffrey Brown #2456- 3^rd Place Gun Battle with Cover and Concealment

Please join the Special Operations Division in congratulating the Canine Officers and their accomplishments.