K-9 Cops Place At Regional Certification Event

March 2, 2011

Three Escambia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 teams recently competed in the United States Police Canine Association regional certification in Ft. Walton Beach. The handlers obtained their certifications and represented the agency against teams from Louisiana, Alabama and Florida.

Out of the 54 participants, Deputy Patrick Crossley finished in 17th place overall. Deputy Wayne Gulsby, a North Escambia resident, finished 3rd in agility, 4th in total search work, 1st in two man team (along with Lt. Jason Potts), and 13th overall for the entire event. Lt Potts finished 5th overall in total search, 1st in the control during aggression phase, 1st in obedience and aggression combined score, 1st in two man team (along with Deputy Gulsby), and 1st overall for the entire event.

“I am immensely proud of these handlers, as well as the rest of the ECSO K9 Unit,” Lt. Potts, head of the ESCO Unit said of the wins. “I am proud of this and of everything they do in our community.”

Pictured: Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Master Deputy Wayne Gulsby during a drug dog search at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

Comments

5 Responses to “K-9 Cops Place At Regional Certification Event”

  1. art on March 3rd, 2011 10:42 am

    oh wow! so proud of these guys!

  2. Concerned citizen 44 on March 2nd, 2011 12:10 pm

    Way to go ! Y’all are awesome!

  3. danielsgirl on March 2nd, 2011 6:18 am

    awesome job!

  4. M. Baglio on March 2nd, 2011 5:15 am

    Great job to all ot the deputys and their K9′S…………………………………

  5. AL on March 2nd, 2011 12:21 am

    Great job!! Way to show up and show out!

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