The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating a major achievement as two of its K9 teams delivered standout performances at the recent USPCA Detector Trials, competing against some of the top teams in the region.

Police Officer Russell and his K9 partner Galvin secured an impressive third-place finish in explosive detection, competing against more than 40 teams. Meanwhile, Police Officer Colon and K9 Reedy earned second place in narcotics detection, outperforming over 20 competing teams.

The strong showings highlight the teams’ extensive training, dedication, and seamless coordination in high-pressure environments.

Following their success, both K9 teams will advance to the national detector competition, where they will represent the region and the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office against the top K9 units from across the country.

Officials praised the officers and their K9 partners for their hard work and commitment, wishing them continued success as they head to the national stage.