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Houston County K-9 team tops in region
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Houston County Sheriff Doug Ely announced that Lt. Tracie Erickson and K-9 partner Virgil took first place overall during the United States Police Canine Association Region 21 Dog Trials, held August 25-27 in West Des Moines, Iowa. The Houston County canine team also took first place in the head to head and team competitions. There were over 40 K-9 teams participating.
Lt. Erickson and Virgil placed first in most all portions of the trials. Their overall score was 690.5 out of 700 possible points.
The next place team was 10 points behind. For perspective, a K-9 team must have over 490 points to be certified and over 590 points to qualify for the National Dog Trials.
“Lt. Erickson is very dedicated to the K-9 program,” Sheriff Ely stated. “His first place finish is a direct result of the dedication and attention to detail that he places in the K-9 program. All residents of Houston County should be proud of his efforts”.
The Houston County K-9 program is run at no cost to the citizens of Houston County and is supported through generous donations. The K-9 team is a great asset to have available and has proven time and again its value.
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