Sgt. Kelsey Bighetty and Police Service Dog (PSD) Febee, together with Cst. Mat Brown and PSD Kal participated in the Canadian Police Canine Association National Trials. (Submitted Photo/Prince Albert Police Service)

By paNOW Staff

POLICE SERVICE DOGS

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Sep 15, 2022 | 12:00 PM

It was a strong showing for a few good dogs and their owners at the Canadian Police Canine Association National Trials

The event was held September 7-10 in Camrose, Alta, with two teams from the Prince Albert Police Service taking part.

Sgt. Kelsey Bighetty and Police Service Dog (PSD) Febee, together with Cst. Mat Brown and PSD Kal participated in the national event, which saw nearly 50 canine teams participate from police, government, and correctional agencies across Canada.

Bighetty and Febee finished the event in fifth place in the Building Search category, which tests police teams on their skills at searching and locating.

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Bighetty said the event is a chance to compete against some of the best canine teams in the country.

“We enjoy participating and being part of the friendly competition,” Bighetty said. “The Canine Trials are a chance for us to expose our dogs to new environments, learn new techniques, and network with other agencies.”

Bighetty and Febee have been together for the past four years, and have worked with the Prince Albert police Canine Unit since 2013. Febee will turn nine years old on September 22.

Meanwhile, Kal has been paired with Cst. Brown since 2020. The event in Camrose was the first time the team has attended the Canadian Police Canine Association National Trials.

The Prince Albert Police Service has three Canine Teams serving the community, including Cst. Garth Mostowich, and PSD Ares.

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