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Canine Unit (K-9) <br />The past few months have been very busy for our K-9 Unit. During the first week of July, our <br />K-9 unit participated in their first United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) region 12 <br />trials. This is an annual event that gathers K-9 units from the upper Midwest together to test <br />their skills in several different areas of field work. This included apprehension, article <br />searches, drug searches and agility. Officer Nick Erickson and his K-9 partner Niko received <br />very high scores for their first time participating in this event. We are very proud of their <br />accomplishments and look forward to next year's trials. <br />On National Night Out, Nick and Niko attended several local block parties and demonstrated <br />a few of their fun skills to the people gathered. <br />In August the K-9 unit performed a demonstration for a large crowd that was gathered at the <br />City of Mounds View's annual Festival in the Park event. This demonstration was well <br />attended and warmly received by those who were in attendance. <br />Nick and Niko were featured guests and ambassadors for an event at the Mounds View <br />Animal Hospital in celebration for their 25 years of providing veterinarian services to area pet <br />owners. <br />The K-9 unit also performed a demonstration at the local Kinder Care for the children and <br />staff. (See photo below) <br />From July 01St, to September 3151, the K-9 unit responded to 143 calls for service, 3 assists <br />with apprehensions, 4 narcotics searches and 4 tracks and area searches. If you would like <br />more information about the K-9 unit or would like to make a donation to help cover the cost of <br />training and care, please contact the police department at 763-717-4070. <br />f:3 <br />