SUFFERN, NY – The Village of Suffern Police Department hosted the annual United States Police K-9 Association Region 7 training on Wednesday, August 21. Over 40 police K-9 Units from the New York and Connecticut areas came together for a full day of training and discussion of tactics and procedures. These units trained in explosives, arson, and narcotics detection.

We were able to get a first-hand look at how a K-9 unit goes through an explosives detection exercise. (Video below)

The event was held at the Salvation Army College for Officer Training on Lafayette avenue in Suffern, NY. View photos from the event below. (scroll down for gallery viewing)