K9 Bodhi Earns Top Dog Honors
The Ray Police Department and Berthold-Carpio Police Department are proud to announce that Police Chief Greg Pinski and his K9 partner, Bodhi, achieved a historic national victory at the United States Police Canine Association National Detector Trials held May 3-6 in Atlantic City.
Competing against elite police K9 teams from across the United States, K9 Bodhi earned Top Dog 1st Place in Narcotics Detection with a perfect score. Bodhi proudly represented USPCA Region 12 and Region 21, demonstrating exceptional precision, focus, training, and operational excellence among the nation’s top police K9 teams.
The national detector trials tested K9 teams through challenging timed narcotics detection scenarios involving hidden narcotics in vehicles and interior rooms. The competition brings together some of the most highly trained police dogs and handlers in the country, making Bodhi’s flawless performance an extraordinary accomplishment.
Founded in 1971, the United States Police Canine Association is recognized as the nation’s oldest and largest police K9 organization. To qualify for the national trials, each K9 team must first successfully meet regional certification standards, ensuring only top-performing teams advance to the national stage.
With this victory, K9 Bodhi made history as the first police K9 from North Dakota to win a first-place title at the USPCA National Trials. This milestone is a proud achievement for the Ray Police Department, Berthold-Carpio Police Department, and law enforcement agencies throughout North Dakota.
Chief Greg Pinski serves as Police Chief for the Ray Police Department and also serves with the Berthold-Carpio Police Department. His partnership with Bodhi reflects countless hours of training, dedication, and commitment to excellence in law enforcement and public safety.
“This accomplishment is something we are incredibly proud of,” said Chief Pinski. “To compete against some of the best K9 teams in the nation and come away with a perfect score and national championship is truly humbling. Bodhi performed flawlessly and represented our departments, our regions, and the state of North Dakota with excellence.”
Chief Pinski also expressed sincere appreciation to the communities and agencies that support the K9 program, along with special thanks to Tom Conroy and his family, as well as Chief Tracy Stuart, for hosting and organizing an outstanding national event.
“We appreciate all the hard work and dedication that goes into putting on an event of this magnitude,” Pinski said. “The professionalism and hospitality shown throughout the week were exceptional.”
K9 Bodhi’s national title highlights the strength, professionalism, and capability of police K9 programs in rural communities. His victory proves that small-town agencies can compete, excel, and win on the biggest national stage.
This landmark accomplishment is a proud moment for North Dakota law enforcement and a testament to the unwavering bond between a handler and his K9 partner.