{"id":9223,"date":"2024-06-11T11:16:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T17:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westjordan.utah.gov\/?p=9223"},"modified":"2024-06-11T11:16:04","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T17:16:04","slug":"west-jordan-police-departments-k9-unit-earns-top-honors-at-upoa-k-9-trials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westjordan.utah.gov\/newsroom\/2024\/06\/west-jordan-police-departments-k9-unit-earns-top-honors-at-upoa-k-9-trials\/","title":{"rendered":"West Jordan Police Department&#8217;s K9 Unit Earns Top Honors at UPOA K-9 Trials"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled-design-2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9227\" style=\"width:422px;height:auto\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled-design-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled-design-2-300x300.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled-design-2-150x150.png 150w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled-design-2-768x768.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled-design-2-50x50.png 50w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled-design-2-600x600.png 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled-design-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The West Jordan Police Department&#8217;s K9 Unit proved its excellence by securing the title of Top K9 Agency at the Utah Peace Officers Association&#8217;s (UPOA) 2024 K-9 Trials. This prestigious recognition, awarded during the last week of May, highlights the unit&#8217;s consistent high performance and dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The UPOA K-9 Trials is an annual event that brings together K9 units from across the state to compete in various skill-based challenges. These trials test the abilities, teamwork, and efficiency of both the officers and their canine partners. The West Jordan K9 Unit&#8217;s outstanding performance at these trials is a testament to their rigorous training and commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The City of West Jordan and the West Jordan Police Department express immense pride in their K9 Unit. The hardworking officers and their dedicated dogs exemplify the highest standards of service and skill, contributing significantly to the safety and security of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the West Jordan K9 Unit celebrates this achievement, they remain committed to maintaining their high standards and continuing their tradition of excellence in law enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-06-20-120-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9231\" style=\"width:476px;height:auto\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-06-20-120-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-06-20-120-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-06-20-120-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-06-20-120-50x67.jpg 50w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-06-20-120.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-06-54-602-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9229\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-06-54-602-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-06-54-602-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-06-54-602-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-06-54-602-50x67.jpg 50w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-06-54-602.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-06-06-999-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9230\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-06-06-999-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-06-06-999-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-06-06-999-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-06-06-999-50x67.jpg 50w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-06-06-999.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-05-50-568-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9228\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-05-50-568-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-05-50-568-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-05-50-568-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-05-50-568-50x67.jpg 50w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/signal-2024-03-23-13-05-50-568.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The West Jordan Police Department&#8217;s K9 Unit proved its excellence by securing the title of Top K9 Agency at the Utah Peace Officers Association&#8217;s (UPOA) 2024 K-9 Trials. 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