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IN THE PRESS > Von Grunheide puppy program dog wins top dog at Police K9 Competition


12 Aug 2009

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Washington County Sheriff's Office Deputy Kent Wimberley and his canine partner Sig were among competitors from all over the state who participated in Saturday's 5th annual K-9 Trials Competition and Kids Safety Fair at Century High School.

Although both man and dog have about four years experience on the county K-9 team, Wimberley and Sig didn't become partners until January.

Wimberly's last partner fell ill, and Sig needed another partner after his trainer left the department.

Both also have backgrounds as members of the countywide Tactical Operations Team.

Deputy Kent Wimberley shouts commands to Sig, his very springy canine partner, during Saturday's 5th annual Washington County Sheriff's Office K-9 Trials Competition and Kids Safety Fair at Century High School.

Although they didn't place in the top three Saturday, they are coming into their own after years with other partners, and made a great impression on the judges with their enthusiasm, said WCSO Sgt. David Thompson.

"We are expecting great things from them as they track and locate suspects involved in criminal activity," Thompson said.

First place in the overall competition went to Officer Josh Day and Charger, of the Lake Oswego Police Department, followed by Officer Mike Lee and Bosco, of the Hillsboro Police Department. Officer Ken Magnus and Jago, of the Beaverton Police Department, earned third place.

Kimberly Maus, of KPTV's Good Day Oregon, served as Mistress of Ceremonies for the trials, which included area searches for suspects and evidence, a fastest dog competition, suspect apprehension, extraction of a suspect from a vehicle, handler protection and an agility course. Free bicycle helmets were given to children and kids who brought bicycles, tricycles or scooters to navigate an obstacle course.

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