Law enforcement K-9s compete
Law enforcement officers and their four-legged deputies competed at Ravsten Stadium in Idaho Falls on Thursday.
Humans and dogs came from all over the Gem State for the event, which was open to the public.
The dogs competed in several different areas, ranging from obedience, agility and law enforcement training.
“All the dogs are very high-drive dogs that are doing this, so it’s really play time for them,” said Sgt. Chris Smith of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. “You know, this is their paycheck when they actually get to catch that person, bite them and apprehend them.”
Below are results, as sent to Local News 8 from the Idaho Falls Police Department:
Novice Drug Detection 1st place: Lewis County Undersheriff Jason Davis & Bajo 2nd place: ISP Trooper Chris Cottrell & Dax 3rd place: Rigby Police Sgt. Jason Jenkins & Brie Open Class Drug Detection 1st place: Bonneville County Sgt. Chris Smith & Bart 2nd place: Idaho Falls Officer Gabe Klepich & Duke 3rd place: Bonneville County Deputy Jason Sorenson & Tessa Novice Obedience 1st place: U.S. Forest Service Ranger Don Denison & Kaliber 2nd place: Twin Falls County Deputy Ken Danson & Rook (Tie) 3rd place: Ada County Deputy Brian Richardson & Allie/ISP Trooper Chris Cottrell & Dax Open Class Obedience 1st place: Bonneville County Sgt. Chris Smith & Bart 2nd place: Idaho Falls Officer Gabe Klepich & Duke 3rd place: Idaho Falls Officer Jeanette Johnson & Zeke Novice Agility 1st place: Fremont County Deputy Blaine Reed & Orkan 2nd place: Twin Falls County Deputy Ken Danson & Rook 3rd place: Lewis County Undersheriff Jason Davis & Bajo Open Class Agility 1st place: Idaho Falls Officer Jeanette Johnson & Zeke 2nd place: Twin Falls County Deputy Charles Hoop & Gator 3rd place: Bonneville County Sgt. Chris Smith & Bart Novice Patrol (Tie) 1st place: Twin Falls County Deputy Ken Danson & Rook/U.S. Forest Service Ranger Don Denison & Kaliber Open Class Patrol 1st place: Idaho Falls Officer Jeanette Johnson & Zeke 2nd place: Bonneville County Sgt. Chris Smith & Bart 3rd place: Idaho Falls Officer Gabe Klepich & Duke Fastest Dog 1st place: Twin Falls County Deputy Ken Danson & Rook 2nd place: U.S. Forest Service Ranger Don Denison & Kaliber 3rd place: Idaho Falls Officer Jeanette Johnson & Zeke Hardest Hitting Dog 1st place: Twin Falls County Deputy Charles Hoop & Gator 2nd place: Bonneville County Sgt. Chris Smith & Bart 3rd place: Idaho Falls Officer Gabe Klepich & Duke Hardest Biting Dog (Tie) 1st place: Lewis County Undersheriff Jason Davis & Bajo/Twin Falls County Deputy Ken Danson & Rook 2nd place: Idaho Falls Officer Gabe Klepich & Duke 3rd place: Bonneville County Deputy Jason Sorenson & Tessa Highest Jumping Dog 1st place: ISP Trooper Ken Peeples & Apollo 2nd place: ISP Trooper Chris Cottrell & Dax 3rd place: Fremont County Deputy Blaine Reed & Orkan
