Vt. State Police Canine Association announces awards
February 27, 2009
The Vermont Police Canine Association today announced its annual awards given to the following Vermont certified Police Canine teams for their work in 2008:
• Sergeant Moe Lamothe, VT State Police Williston - Lifesaving Award
• Trooper Rob Giolito, VT State Police Rutland - Tracking Award
• Trooper Dave White, VT State Police Bradford - Tracking Award
• Trooper Michelle LeBlanc, VT State Police Williston - Handler of the Year
• Corporal Wade LaBrecque, Burlington Police Department - Drug Handler of the Year
• Trooper Dave White, VT State Police Bradford - Dedicated Service Award
• Officer Jeremy Perkins, Lebanon NH Police Department - Dedicated Service Award
• Officer Jon Tracy, Lebanon NH Police Department - Dedicated Service Award
• Kirk & Loretta Walters of Shelburne- Citizen/Business Award
Vermont’s Police Canine teams regularly assist with incidents such as drug detection on motor vehicle stops, searching for lost children, tracking armed fugitives, searching buildings for potential burglars, and public relations demonstrations.
The awards aim to recognize teams that go above and beyond the routine, and excel in their profession, association officials said.
Each of Vermont’s 38 Canine teams certifies annually at the Vermont Police Academy in their chosen specialty. Most teams are dual certified in patrol and drug detection, but some specialize in only one field such as drug detection, tracking, or black powder detection.
The nonprofit Vermont Police Canine Association (VPCA) was formed in 2000 to assist with the development of certified Police Canine Teams by supporting the teams with additional training, equipment, and special needs assistance
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