Connecticut State Department of Correction

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The Connecticut K-9 Olympics is entering its 32nd year. The event is an all-day competition involving K-9 units from local police departments, CT State Police, and Department of Corrections. Teams are evaluated during a competition in an arena style setting. Areas of competition include, but are not limited to a tactical drill, obedience, obstacles, and a K9 Apprehension Drill.

Also available will be static displays of equipment used by law enforcement to include present day and historical Police vehicles and weapon systems. This will include specialty vehicles, the Department of Correction CERT team, narcotic and bomb detection dogs, and a variety of other police and animal related services.

Money raised through the sales of apparel and food, raffles and donations, is returned to local charities. This year money raised will go to the Hometown Foundation Special Olympics and Mark-9. In addition, donations will be made to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers' charities of choice.

In 2023 the CT K-9 Olympics raised over $11,000 for the following charities:

  • The Dana Farber Foundation
  • Hometown Foundation
  • Warrior Dog Foundation
  • Detective Robert "Bobby" Garten Memorial Fund
  • Mark-9
  • Kenway's Cause
  • Eagle Scouts
ABOUT

Date of Olympics: Saturday September 21st, 2024

Time:

Teams start the competition at 9:00 AM on a rotating basis throughout the day. The competition should be completed by 2:00 PM with an awards ceremony to follow.

Location:

285 Shaker Road, Enfield CT

 

   

Awards:
Awards will be given out to the top teams in each category.

  • Obedience
  • Criminal Apprehension
  • Top Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd
  • Most Experienced Handler
  • Most Experienced K-9
  • Obstacles

 

CONTACT INFO ON SITE:

Captain Lid Rodrigues

Department of Correction

203-507-6939

 

285 Shaker Rd

Enfield CT 06082

ATTN: K9 Unit / K9 Olympics