Crime & Safety

UConn to Host 21st Annual K-9 Olympics in Storrs

Officer and K-9 units will put their skills to the test Saturday at UConn's Depot Campus.

The is hosting the 21st Annual Connecticut K-9 Olympics this weekend at the Storrs Depot Campus.

The all-day event begins at 8 a.m. Saturday and is free and open to the public.

The competition involves 35 K-9 units from Connecticut State Police, the Department of Corrections and local police departments.

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Awards will be given out to the top teams in the following categories:

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

The State Police B.A.T. (Breath Analysis Testing) vehicle, Department of Corrections CERT team, narcotic and bomb detection dogs will also be on hand at the event.

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All donations and proceeds raised from the sales of T-shirts and food will go to local charities.

Directions: Take Route 195 south to Route 44 west to the UConn Depot campus (across from the ). Take a left onto Weaver Road.


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