Marion City Police Patrolman Jamie Ralston and his canine Kody recently took 6th place out of 48 participants in the United States Police Canine Association region 5 field trials held in West Chester, Ohio June 11th through the 13th.
4 different states sent team the event which certifies polices canines. The canines are judged on their abilities to perform various actions that they would use in typical street work.
Patrolman Ralston and Kody finished 4th in obedience, 4th in suspect search, and 8th in criminal apprehension.
Canine unit supervisor Lt. Matt Bayles stated, “I am very proud of what Jamie and Kody were able to accomplish at the USPCA trials this year.”
Patrolman Norm Ratterman and his canine Silver Bullet also competed in the competition.
Jamie and Kody finished just 13 points out of first place in the competition, which featured nationally recognized teams.
“4 of the 5 teams ahead of them were from the Cincinnati Police team which won a recent National Championship,” Lt. Bayles said. “With a little luck, he might have finished as the number one dog in a four state regional.”
Bayles concluded by saying, “The Marion City Police Department and the citizens of Marion have a lot to be proud of.”
