03 October 2011

One of Nation’s Top Police Dogs Works in NoVA

One of Nation’s Top Police Dogs Works in NoVA




Prince William County Police Officer William VanAntwerp and his canine partner Hawkeye competed in a nationwide police dog competition last month and brought home a 4th place win.

VanAntwerp and Hawkeye traveled to the United States Police Canine Association’s (USPCA) Police Dog 1 (PD1) National Trials in Detroit Lakes, MN.  The national trials Sept. 18-23 drew the top police K-9 teams from across the U.S. and Canada. 85 teams competed in six events: obedience, suspect search, article search, agility, criminal apprehension, and criminal apprehension with gunfire.

VanAntwerp and Hawkeye placed 4th in obedience. “Their performance at the national trials, and throughout the year, is a fine reflection of the high standards we have for our K-9 Unit,” said Police Chief Charlie T. Deane.





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