Gulf Shores Police Compete In K-9 Challenge

Ken Cooper • April 6, 2024

Gulf Shores K9s Show Skills

Gulf Shores Police News

The Gulf Shores Police Department's K9 unit recently placed high in a regional competition. Command Sergeant B. Hancock, Sergeant L. Coker, Officer C. Childress, and Officer S. Andrews, along with their K9 partners, competed in the United States Police Canine Association Region 1 Field Trials. The event was hosted by the Escambia County, FL Sheriff's Office.


Competing against about 70 K9 teams from across the Gulf Coast, the Gulf Shores team demonstrated exceptional skill. K9 Mara secured 13th place in narcotic detection and an impressive 5th in vehicle narcotic detection. K9 Cairo was awarded 5th place for obedience and 19th for patrol. K9 Edo was recognized with a 14th place finish in narcotic detection. Notably, K9 Flex outperformed in patrol search, earning 1st place, and also took 15th place in patrol.


Collectively, the GSPD K9 team was awarded 3rd place in the 4-man team patrol category, showcasing their overall talent and training in the field. This achievement also highlights the dedication and hard work of the Gulf Shores Police Department's K9 unit.

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