State Police Celebrate Graduation of 208th Patrol Dog Class
Ten canine teams made up the 208th Patrol Dog class, which graduated on December 19, 2019, during a ceremony at the Connecticut State Police Training Academy.
The canine teams were in training for 15 weeks; all of the patrol dogs are German Shepherds.
The following teams graduated on December 19, 2019:
Trooper Jeff Alston K-9 Arno Troop K
Trooper Christopher Wassarman K-9 Broko Troop D
Trooper Martin Tartaglino K9 Bowser Troop B
Officer Ryan Barile K-9 Warin Plainfield Police Dept.
Officer Michael Einsiedel K9 Zoro Putnam Police Dept.
Officer Kevin Hilliard K-9 Tyson Milford Police Dept.
Officer Jared White K-9 Sonny Old Saybrook Police
Officer Robert Mathias K-9 Radar Hartford Police Dept.
Correctional Officer Gregory Harpin K-9 Drago Dept. of Correction
Correctional Officer Jon Paul Smith K-9 Arrow Dept. of Correction