2023 National Awards

Joshua Rhoades & K-9 Dusty

APCA Uncommon Valor Award

Presented October 5, 2023

Whitney Daugherty

APCA Uncommon Valor Award

Presented October 5, 2023

Christian Anderson

APCA Uncommon Valor Award

Presented October 5, 2023

2021 Sniff Off Awards

Cody Riggle & K-9 Hatchet
Hobart Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Champion Team
Presented: March 6, 2021

Anthony Antonucci & K-9 Rocco
Dyer Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Runner-Up Team
Presented: March 6, 2021

Michael Plant & K-9 Barrett
Crawfordsville Police Department
APCA K-9 Third place Semi-Finalist
Presented: March 6, 2021

2021 National Awards Recipients

Christopher L. Graham, Master Trainer
2021 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: October 3, 2021

Matthew R. Harris, Master Trainer
2021 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: October 3, 2021

Joshua C. Burke, Master Trainer
2021 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: October 3, 2021

2020 Sniff Off Awards

Kevin Garber & K-9 Butch
Hobart Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Champion Team
Presented: March 7, 2020

Jeff Eldridge & K-9 Bandit
Crown Point Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Runner-Up Team
Presented: March 7, 2020

David Linenburg & K-9 Blast
Knox County Sheriff’s Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Semi-Finalist Team
Presented: March 7, 2020

2019 National Conference Awards

Lawrence County Recreation Park
Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: October 2, 2019

Corporal Kenneth L. Williams & K-9 Mojo
Hobart Police Department, Indiana
2019 A.P.C.A. President’s Award
Narcotics Interdiction Team of the Year
Presented: October 2, 2019

Deputy Russ K. Day & K-9 Astor
Daviess County Sheriffs Department, Kentucky
2019 A.P.C.A. President’s Award
Narcotics Detection Team of the Year
Presented: October 2, 2019

2019 Sniff Off Awards

Jeff Eldridge & K-9 Bandit
Crown Point Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Champion Team
Presented: March 23, 2019

Kevin Garber & K-9 Butch
Hobart Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Runner-Up Team
Presented: March 23, 2019

Tim Schultz & K-9 Pietertje
Hammond Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off: Semi-Finalist Team
Presented: March 23, 2019

2018 APCA Awards Recipients

2018 National Conference Awards

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Lawrence County Police Department, Indiana
Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 20, 2018

Mitchell Police Department, Indiana
Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 20, 2018

Hoosier Uplands
Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 20, 2018

Lake County Sheriff’s Department Aviation Unit
Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 20, 2018

Indiana Department of Natural Resources- Division of State Parks & Reservoirs
Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 20, 2018

Indiana Conservation Officers
Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 20, 2018

Lawrence County Recreation Park
Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 20, 2018

Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport
Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 20, 2018

Indiana University – Bedford Hospital
Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 20, 2018

Robert C. Klein
Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 20, 2018

Deputy Brooks A. Urquhart & K-9 Rico
Florence County Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina
2018 A.P.C.A President’s Award
Narcotics Detection Team of the Year
(United States Large Level Department)
Presented: September 20, 2018

Corporal Jamie Renfroe & K-9 Roby
Florence County Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina
2018 A.P.C.A. President’s Award
Narcotics Detection Team of the Year
(United States Large Level Department)
Presented: September 20, 2018

Corporal Shane Keith & K-9 Ruger
Florence County Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina
2018 A.P.C.A. President’s Award
Narcotics Detection Team of the Year
(United States Large Level Department)
Presented: September 20, 2018

Officer Christopher Watkins & K-9 Raizi
Owensboro Police Department, Kentucky
2018 A.P.C.A. President’s Award
Narcotics Detection Team of the Year
(United States Small Level Department)
Presented: September 20, 2018

Lennie B. Rivera, Master Trainer
2018 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 20, 2018

William P. Downey, Master Trainer
2018 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 20, 2018

Robbie L. Waldrop III, Master Trainer
2018 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 20, 2018

Lennie B. Rivera & K-9 Storm
Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina
2018 A.P.C.A. President’s Award
Patrol Dog Team of the Year
(United States Large Level Department)
Presented: September 20, 2018

Deputy Caleb T. Hutchison & K-9 Koda
Owen County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana
2018 A.P.C.A. President’s Award
Patrol Dog Team of the Year
(United States Small Level Department)
Presented: September 20, 2018

Corporal Kenneth L. Williams & K-9 Mojo
Hobart Police Department, Indiana
2018 A.P.C.A. President’s Award
Narcotics Interdiction Team of the Year
Presented: September 20, 2018

Officer David A. Schultz & K-9 Si
Mooresville Police Department, Indiana
2018 Executive Board Excellence in Service Award
Presented: September 20, 2018

Officer Stanko Gligic & K-9 Radar
Crown Point Police Department, Indiana
2018 Executive Board Uncommon Valor Award
Presented: September 20, 2018

2018 “Sniff-Off” Awards

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Kenny Williams and K-9 Mojo
Hobart Police Department, Hobart Indiana
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Champion Team
Presented: March 3, 2018

Jeff Eldridge & K-9 Bandit
Crown Point, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Runner-Up Team
Presented: March 3, 2018

Kevin Garber & K-9 Butch
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” 3rd Place Team
Presented: March 3, 2018

2017 APCA Awards Recipients

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2017 “Sniff-Off” Awards

Lloyd J. Eldridge & K-9 Bandit
Crown Point, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Champion Team
Presented: March 4, 2017

Case A. Cummings & K-9 Diesel
Washington Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Runner-Up Team
Presented: March 4, 2017

Robert C. Klein & K-9 Harley
Knox County Sheriff’s Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Semi- Finalist Team
Presented: March 4, 2017

2017 National Conference Awards Recipients

Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana
Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 28, 2017

Vincennes Police Department, Indiana
Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 28, 2017

Officer Jeff Sanders & K-9 Baya
Marshall Police Department, Illinois
Excellence in Service Award
Presented: September 28, 2017

Deputy Brooks A. Urquhart & K-9 Rico
Florence County Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina
2017 Narcotics Detection Team of the Year
(United States Large Level Department)
Presented: September 28, 2017

Officer Christopher C. Hester & K-9 Sledge
Mooresville Police Department, Indiana
2017 Narcotics Detection Team of the Year
(United States Small Level Department)
Presented: September 28, 2017

Deputy Cody W. St.John & K-9 Daino
Morgan County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana
2017 Narcotics Detection Team of the Year
(United States Small Level Department)
Presented: September 28, 2017

Officer Kenneth L. Williams & K-9 Mojo
Hobart Police Department, Indiana
2017 Narcotics Interdiction Team of the Year
Presented: September 28, 2017

Deputy Lennie B. Rivera & K-9 Storm
Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina
2017 APCA President’s Award for Patrol Dog Team of the Year
(United States Large Level Department)
Presented: September 28, 2017

2016 APCA Award Recipients

2016 “Sniff Off” Awards

Kevin J. Garber, Jr. & K-9 Butch
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Champion Team
Presented: March 5, 2016

Jesse L. Crane & K-9 Maximus
Bedford, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 Runner-Up Team
Presented: March 5, 2016

Kenny L. Williams & K-9 Mojo
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Semi-Finalist Team
Presented: March 5, 2016

2016 APCA Awards

Bedford Police Department
Indiana
2016 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2016

Lawrence County Police Department
2016 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2016

Lake County Sheriff’s Department
Indiana, Aviation Unit
2016 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2016

Indiana Conservation Officers
2016 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2016

Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Division of State Parks and Reservoirs
2016 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2016

Mr. Robert C. Klein
2016 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2016

Hubler Chevrolet Buick GMC Inc.
2016 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2016

Mr. Henry Hill
2016 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2016

Lawrence County Recreation Park
2016 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2016

Mr. Joe Miller, Best Beers Inc.
Bloomington, Indiana
2016 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2016

Cook Aviation Inc.
Bloomington, Indiana
2016 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2016

Mr. Ray D. Sexton, Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport
Bedford, Indiana
2016 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2016

Mikels Service Inc.
Bedford, Indiana
2016 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2016

Fourwinds Resort & Marina
Bloomington, Indiana
2016 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2016

Deputy Brandon W. Surratt & K-9 Hyco
Anderson County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office
2016 Executive Board Award for Uncommon Valor
Presented: September 29, 2016

Sergeant Rick Queen
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians – Natural Resources Enforcement Department
2016 Excellence in Service Award
Presented: September 29, 2016

Deputy Cody W. St. John & K-9 Daino
Morgan County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana
2016 APCA Presidents Award, Narcotics Detection Team of the Year
(United States Small Level Department)
Presented: September 29, 2016

Officer Kenneth L. Williams & K-9 Mojo
Hobart Police Department, Indiana
2016 APCA Presidents Award, Narcotics Interdiction Team of the Year
(United States Medium Level Department)
Presented: September 29, 2016

Corporal Jamie Renfroe & K-9 Roby
Florence County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Enforcement Unit
2016 APCA Presidents Award, Narcotics Interdiction Team of the Year
(United States Large Level Department)
Presented: September 29, 2016

Corporal Shane Keith & K-9 Ruger
Florence County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Enforcement Unit
2016 APCA Presidents Award, Narcotics Interdiction Team of the Year
(United States Large Level Department)
Presented: September 29, 2016

Sergeant Austin T. Spell & K-9 Una
Florence County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Enforcement Unit
2016 APCA Presidents Award, Narcotics Interdiction Team of the Year
(United States Large Level Department)
Presented: September 29, 2016

2015 Sniff Off Awards

Bob Klein & K-9 Harley
Knox County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Champion Team
Presented: March 7, 2015

Kevin Garber & K-9 Butch
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Runner-Up Team
Presented: March 7, 2015

Jeff Eldridge & K-9 Buddy
Crown Point, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Semi-Finalist Team
Presented: March 7, 2015

2015 National Conference Awards

Roger J. Reardon, Master Trainer
2015 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 24, 2015

Deb-Anne Smith
City of New Haven, Indiana
Executive Assistant to Office of the Mayor
2015 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 24, 2015

New Haven Police Department, Indiana
2015 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 24, 2015

Mayor Terry E. McDonald
City of New Haven, Indiana
2015 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 24, 2015

Jen Blackburn
New Haven Police Department, Indiana
Administrative Assistant
2015 A.P.C.A. Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 24, 2015

Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana
Aviation Unit
2015 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 24, 2015

Sergeant Brent E. Bolinger
New Haven Police Department, Indiana
2015 A.P.C.A. Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 24, 2015

Officer Scott R. Adam
New Haven Police Department, Indiana (Retired)
2015 A.P.C.A. Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 24, 2015

Officer Jonathan P. Wenzel
New Haven Police Department, Indiana
2015 A.P.C.A. Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 24, 2015

Officer Todd M. Bradshaw & K-9 Rafa
Pineville Police Department, North Carolina
2015 A.P.C.A. President’s Award
Narcotics Interdiction Team of the Year
(United States Department of Homeland Security)
Presented: September 24, 2015

Deputy Lennie B. Rivera & K-9 Storm
Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina
2015 A.P.C.A. President’s Award
Patrol Dog Team of the Year
(United States Large Level Department)
Presented: September 24, 2015

Sergeant William P. Downey & K-9 Indio
Gaston County Police Department, North Carolina
2015 A.P.C.A. President’s Award
Narcotics Detection Team of the Year
(United States Large Level Department)
Presented: September 24, 2015

Deputy Shawn S. Mayer & K-9 Arina
Scott County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana
2015 A.P.C.A. President’s Award
Narcotics Detection Team of the Year
(United States Small Level Department)
Presented: September 24, 2015

Sergeant Roger J. Reardon
Rhode Island State Police Department (Retired)
2015 A.P.C.A. Executive Board Citation Award
Excellence in Service
Presented: September 24, 2015

Officer Kevin J. Garber Jr. & K-9 Butch
Hobart Police Department, Indiana
2015 A.P.C.A President’s Award
Patrol Dog Team of the Year
(United States Medium Level Department)
Presented: September 24, 2015

Officer Kenneth L. Williams & K-9 Mojo
Hobart Police Department, Indiana
2015 A.P.C.A. President’s Award
Narcotics Detection Team of the Year
(United States Medium Level Department)
Presented: September 24, 2015

Captain Jeremy D. Bridges
Bedford Police Department, Indiana
2015 A.P.C.A. Executive Board Citation Award
Excellence in Service
Presented: September 24, 2015

2014 Sniff Off Awards

Corporal William Granzow Jr. & K-9 Leon
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Champion Team
Presented: March 1, 2014

Sergeant Greg Dietsch & K-9 Drago
Washingron, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Runner-Up Team
Presented: March 1, 2014

Captain Jeremy Bridges & K-9 Ciro
Bedford, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Semi-Finalist Team
Presented: March 1, 2014

2014 APCA Awards

Officer Kevin J. Garber Jr. & K-9 Butch
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
2014 A.P.C.A. Executive Board Award for Uncommon Valor in the Line of Duty
Presented: September 25, 2014

Officer Dave L. Wilkins & K-9 Ace
Crown Point, Indiana Police Department
2014 A.P.C.A. Executive Board Award for Excellence in Service
Presented: September 25, 2014

Al E. Gill, Master Trainer
2014 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 25, 2014

Richard P. Ryan, Master Trainer
2014 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 25, 2014

Tommy E. Wilcox, Master Trainer
2014 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 25, 2014

Knox County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department
2014 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 25, 2014

Lake County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department Aviation Unit
2014 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 25, 2014

Officer Mike L. Arthur & K-9 Molly
Martinsville, Indiana Police Department
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Master Police Officer Lennie B. Rivera & K-9 Storm
Concord, North Carolina Police Department
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Corporal Shane T. Keith & K-9 Jerry
Florence County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Sergeant Austin T. Spell & K-9 Una
Florence County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Corporal Jamie Renfroe & K-9 Roby
Florence County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Investigator Mike L. Jack & K-9 Scarlett
Florence County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Officer Robbie L. Waldrop III & K-9 Cena
Gaston County, North Carolina Police Department
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Officer Blake A. Long & K-9 Dasko
Martinsville, Indiana Police Department
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Officer Ryan A. Bonebrake & K-9 Zeus
Spencer, Indiana Police Department
2014 A.P.C.A. Presidnt’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Captain Andrew L. Phillips & K-9 Neko
Lawrence County, Indiana Police Department
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Corporal Tony B. Moore & K-9 Savanna
Florence County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office
Presented: September 25, 2014

Master Police Officer Eugene Ramos & K-9 Kilo
Concord, North Carolina Police Department
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Master Police Officer Ricardo Rodriguez & K-9 Rico
Concord, North Carolina Police Department
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Sergeant Michael B. Mitchell & K-9 Argo
Statesville, North Carolina Police Department
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Officer Brandon R. Mayberry & K-9 Czar
Statesville, North Carolina Police Department
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Officer Gary D. Queen & K-9 Dag
Cornelius, North Carolina Police Department
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Officer Robert L. Russell & K-9 Britt
Cornelius, North Carolina Police Department
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Master Police Officer Lennie B. Rivera & K-9 Storm
Concord, North Carolina Police Department
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Patrol Dog Team of the Year (United States Large Level Department)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Corporal Jamie Renfroe & K-9 Roby
Florence County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Narcotics Detection Team of the Year (United States Large Level Department)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Corporal Michael H. Stokes & K-9 Edar
Hartsville, South Carolina Police Department
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Robert C. Klein
2014 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 25, 2014

Deputy Andrew P. Beaver & K-9 Sherriff
Morgan County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department
2014 A.P.C.A President’s Award for Professional Excellence (First Certifying Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Corporal Lloyd J. Eldridge & K-9 Buddy
Crown Point, Indiana Police Department
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Patrol Dog Team of the Year (United States Small Level Department)
Presented: September 25, 2014

Officer Bill J. Allen & K-9 Shani
Oolitic, Indiana Police Department
2014 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Narcotic Detection Team of the Year (United States Small Level Department)
Presented: September 25, 2014

2013 APCA Award Recipients

Officer Mathew D. Long & K-9 Fero
Martinsville, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Champion Team
Presented: March 2, 2013

Officer Jacob Jump & K-9 Newby
Lawrenceburg, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Runner-Up Team
Presented: March 2, 2013

Captain Bryan K. Hicks & K-9 Keska
Knox County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Semi-Finalist Team
Presented: March 2, 2013

Hobart, Indiana Police Department
2013 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 26, 2013

Lake County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department Aviation Unit
2013 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 26, 2013

Officer Andrew L. Phillips & K-9 Neko
Lawrence County, Indiana Police Department
2013 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 26, 2013

Officer Ryan A. Bonebrake & K-9 Zeus
Spencer, Indiana Police Department
2013 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 26, 2013

Master Police Officer Lennie B. Rivera & K-9 Storm
Concord, North Carolina Police Department
2013 A.P.C.A President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 26, 2013

Officer Tony B. Moore & K-9 Savanna
Florence County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office
2013 A.P.C.A President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 26, 2013

Officer Shane T. Keith & K-9 Sophie
Florence County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office
2013 A.P.C.A President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 26, 2013

Scott R. Adam, Master Trainer
2013 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 26, 2013

Douglas A. Ayres, Master Trainer
2013 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 26, 2013

Sergeant Greg A. Dietsch & K-9 Drago
Washington, Indiana Police Department
2013 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Narcotics Detection Team of the Year (United States Small Level Department)
Presented: September 26, 2013

Officer Ryan K. Snedecor & K-9 Fax
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
2013 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Narcotics Detection Team of the Year (United States Medium Level Department)
Presented: September 26, 2013

Deputy Douglas Parker E. Parker & K-9 Rocky
Lake County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department
2013 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Narcotics Detection Team of the Year (United States Large Level Department)
Presented: September 26, 2013

Master Police Officer Lennie B. Rivera & K-9 Storm
Concord, North Carolina Police Department
2013 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Patrol Dog Team of the Year (United States Large Level Department)
Presented: September 26, 2013

2012 APCA Award Recipients

Officer Timothy N. True & K-9 Biker
Nashville, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Champion Team
Presented: March 3, 2012

Officer Michael A. Watts & K-9 Luke
Linton, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Runner-Up Team
Presented: March 3, 2012

Deputy Mark E. Wilson & K-9 Orkan
Morgan County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department
APCA K-9 Semi-Finalist Team
Presented: March 3, 2012

Knox County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department
2012 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 27, 2012

Vincennes University, Vincennes, Indiana
2012 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 27, 2012

Duke Energy, INC., Charlotte, NC
2012 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 27, 2012

Lake County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department Aviation Unit
2012 Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 27, 2012

Michael D. Johnson, Master Trainer
2012 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 27, 2012

Robert A. Lewis, Master Trainer
2012 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 27, 2012

Denny A. Kunkel, Master Trainer
2012 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 27, 2012

Patrick T. Merritt, Master Trainer
2012 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 27, 2012

Charles R. Kirchner, Master Trainer
2012 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 27, 2012

Stafford L. Brister, Master Trainer
2012 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 27, 2012

Robert C. Anderson, Master Trainer
2012 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 27, 2012

Michael L. Drake, Master Trainer
2012 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 27, 2012

Robert L. Fleming, Master Trainer
2012 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 27, 2012

Augustine S. Gresser, Master Trainer
2012 Accreditation Board Professional Excellence Award
Presented: September 27, 2012

Officer Todd Bradshaw & K-9 Rafa
Pineville, North Carolina Police Department
2012 Excellence in Service Award
Presented: September 27, 2012

Deputy Derek W. Pace & K-9 Grit
Oconee County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office
2012 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 27, 2012

Deputy Brandon W. Surratt & K-9 Hyco
Anderson County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office
2012 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 27, 2012

Deputy Sean M. Proner & K-9 Gizmo
Anderson County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office
2012 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 27, 2012

Sergeant Derrick R. Devine & K-9 Diesel
Washington, Indiana Police Department
2012 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 27, 2012

Officer Blake A. Long & K-9 Dasko
Martinsville, Indiana Police Department
2012 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Professional Excellence (Level III Trailing Team)
Presented: September 27, 2012

Master Police Officer Lennie B. Rivera & K-9 Fed
Concord, North Carolina Police Department
2012 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Patrol Dog Team of the Year (United States Medium Level Department)
Presented: September 27, 2012

Corporal Lloyd J. Eldridge & K-9 Buddy
Crown Point, Indiana Police Department
2012 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Narcotics Detection Team of the Year (United States Small Level Department)
Presented: September 27, 2012

Oconee County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office P.A.C.E. Team
Lt. Thomas C. Crompton II & K-9 Ayder, Cpl. Mitchell L. Craig & K-9 Tina,
Sen. Deputy John A. Williams & K-9 Jack and Sen. Deputy Jason F. Dickson
2012 A.P.C.A. President’s Award for Narcotics Detection Unit of the Year (United States Medium Level Department)
Presented: September 27, 2012

Danny Scheurer – Save-A-Vet
2012 A.P.C.A. Executive Board National Service Award
Presented: September 27, 2012

Technical Sergeant Harvey L. Holt & K-9 Jjackson MWD (H202)
United States Air Force, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland
2012 A.P.C.A. Executive Board “Defending Freedom” Award
Presented: September 27, 2012

2011 APCA Award Recipients

Officer Matthew D. Long & K-9 Fero
Martinsville, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Champion Team
Presented: March 5, 2011

Captain Bryan K. Hicks & K-9 Keska
Knox County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Runner-Up Team
Presented: March 5, 2011

Officer A. Simon Gresser & K-9 Rommel
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Semi-Finalist Team
Presented: March 5, 2011

Darla Wade, General Manager
Holiday Inn Express, Martinsville, Indiana
APCA 2011 Appreciation Award
Presented: March 5, 2011

Corporal Chad Reid & K-9 Kim
Florence County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office
2011 President’s Award for Narcotics Interdiction K-9 Team of the Year
Presented: September 29, 2011

Officer Stafford L. Brister & K-9 Kaas
Wilmington, North Carolina Police Department
2011 President’s Award for Patrol Dog Team of the Year
Presented: September 29, 2011

Corporal A. Simon Gresser
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
2011 APCA Excellence in Service Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Officer 1st Class Gene Ramos & K-9 Kilo
Concord, North Carolina Police Department
2011 APCA President’s Award for Professional Excellence
Presented: September 29, 2011

Sergeant Matthew D. Long & K-9 Fero
Martinsville, Indiana Police Department
2011 APCA President’s Award for Professional Excellence
Presented: September 29, 2011

Officer Bill J. Allen & K-9 Shani
Oolitic, Indiana Police Department
2011 APCA President’s Award for Professional Excellence
Presented: September 29, 2011

Mayor Brian Snedecor
City of Hobart, Indiana
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Chief Dave Evans
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Deputy Chief Jeff White
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Lieutenant Steve Houck
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Lieutenant Greg Viator
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Sergeant Rick Zormier
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Corporal A. Simon Gresser
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Officer Bill Granzow
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Officer Darren Sandilla
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Officer Ryan Snedecor
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Officer Jeff Eldridge
Crown Point, Indiana Police Department
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Officer Jason Greene
Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Officer Scott Beishuizen
Ogden Dunes, Indiana Police Department
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Deputy Russ K. Day
Daviess County, Kentucky Sheriff’s Department
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Officer Steve Morgan
Owensboro, Kentucky Police Department
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Deputy Chief Ken Frizzell
McLean County, Kentucky Sheriff’s Department
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Officer David W. Hall
Spencer County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Officer Derrick R. Lawalin
Tell City, Indiana Police Department
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Andrea Gresser
Hobart, Indiana
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Amanda Granzow
Hobart, Indiana
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Holly Sandilla
Hobart, Indiana
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Brienne Snedecor
Hobart, Indiana
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Sandy Basala
Lake County Parks (Deep River Water Park)
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

Andy Sarma
Country Inn Suites, Merrillville, Indiana
2011 APCA Executive Board Citation Award
Presented: September 29, 2011

2010 APCA Award Recipients

Officer A. Simon Gresser & K-9 Rommel
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Champion Team
Presented: March 6, 2010

Deputy Carey L. Martin & K-9 Athos
Wayne County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Runner-Up Team
Presented: March 6, 2010

Deputy Mark E. Wilson & K-9 Orkan
Morgan County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Semi-Finalist Team
Presented: March 6, 2010

Officer John H. Dunham Jr. & K-9 Bren
Lima, Ohio Police Department
2010 Presidents Award for Six Year Competition Team in the K-9 Winter “Sniff-Off”
Presented: March 6, 2010

Officer Derrick R. Lawalin & K-9 Jago
Tell City, Indiana Police Department
2010 A.P.C.A. Executive Board Award for Meritorious Service for Exempliary Performance in the Line of Duty
Presented: September 30, 2010

Sergeant Mark Self (Trainer), Deputy Bryan Ledford & K-9 Zane, Deputy John McIntyre & K-9 Diesel, Deputy Chris Cook & K-9 Heky, Deputy Mike Lawrence & K-9 Mako, Deputy Kevin Pruitt & K-9 Ruger, Deputy Jon Bradley & K-9 Reka
Cleveland County, North Carolina Sheriff’s Office
2010 Presidents Award for Narcotic Interdiction K-9 Unit of the Year
Presented: September 30, 2010

Master Police Officer Lennie B. Rivera & K-9 Fed
Concord, North Carolina Police Department
2010 Presidents Award for Patrol Dog Team of the Year
Presented: September 30, 2010

Officer William L. Granzow II & K-9 Acky
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
2010 A.P.C.A. Awards Committee Award for Excellence in Service
Presented: September 30, 2010

Master Police Officer Michael L. Drake & K-9 Udo
Concord, North Carolina Police Department
2010 Presidents Award for Professional Excellence
Presented: September 30, 2010

Master Police Officer Ricardo Rodriguez & K-9 Brex
Concord, North Carolina Police Department
2010 Presidents Award for Professional Excellence
Presented: September 30, 2010

Master Police Officer Lennie B. Rivera & K-9 Fed
Concord, North Carolina Police Department
2010 Presidents Award for Professional Excellence
Presented: September 30, 2010

Deputy Mark E. Wilson & K-9 Orkan
Morgan County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department
2010 Presidents Award for Professional Excellence
Presented: September 30, 2010

Deputy Richard J. Clayton & K-9 Dart
Morgan County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department
2010 Presidents Award for Professional Excellence
Presented: September 30, 2010

Captain Bryan K. Hicks & K-9 Keska
Knox County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department
2010 Presidents Award for Professional Excellence
Presented: September 30, 2010

2009 APCA Award Recipients

Officer A. Simon Gresser & K-9 Rommel
Hobart, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Champion Team
Presented: March 7, 2009

Officer Michael A. Vaccaro & K-9 Gizmo
Middletown, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Runner-Up Team
Presented: March 7, 2009

Officer Jacob R. Jump & K-9 Newby
Lawrenceburg, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Semi-Finalist Team
Presented: March 7, 2009

Deputy Dennis W. Smith & K-9 Jak
Catawba County, North Carolina Sheriff’s Office
2009 Presidents Award for APCA Narcotics Interdiction Team of the Year
Presented: October 1, 2009

Officer Ricardo Rodriguez & K-9 Brex
Concord, North Carolina Police Department
2009 Presidents Award for APCA Patrol Dog Team of the Year
Presented: October 1, 2009

Deputy Russ Day & K-9 Abby
Daviess County, Kentucky Sheriff’s Department
2009 Presidents Award for APCA School Resource Officer Team of the Year
Presented: October 1, 2009

Chief Dennis N. Parsley
Bedford, Indiana Police Department
2009 Presidents Award for Recognition of Service
Presented: October 1, 2009

2008 APCA Award Recipients

Deputy Russ Day & K-9 Abby
Daviess County, Kentucky Sheriff’s Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Champion Team
Presented: March 1, 2008

Officer Jacob Jump & K-9 Newby
Lawrenceburg, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Runner-Up Team
Presented: March 1, 2008

Officer Steve Morgan & K-9 Bady
Owensboro, Kentucky Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff-Off” Finalist Team
Presented: March 1, 2008

Deputy Dennis W. Smith & K-9 Max
Catawba County, North Carolina Sheriff’s Office
2008 Presidents Award for APCA Narcotics Detection Team of the Year
Presented: September 24, 2008

Deputy David W. Hall & K-9 Ares
Spencer County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department
2008 Presidents Award for APCA Patrol Dog Team of the Year
Presented: September 24, 2008

Deputy Kevin J. Neher
Allen County, Indiana Police Department
2008 Presidents Award for APCA School Resource Officer of the Year
Presented: September 24, 2008

2007 APCA Award Recipients

Officer David W. Hall & K-9 Ares
Rockport, Indiana Police Department Department
PCA K-9 “Sniff Off” Champion Team
Presented: March 4, 2007

Officer Michael A. Vaccaro & K-9 Gizmo
Middletown, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff Off” Runner-Up Team
Presented: March 4, 2007

Officer Derrick R. Lawalin & K-9 Jago
Tell City, Indiana Police Department
APCA K-9 “Sniff Off” Semi-Finalist Team
Presented: March 4, 2007

Officer Michael L. Drake & K-9 Udo
Concord, North Carolina Police Department
2007 Presidents Award for APCA’s Patrol Dog Team of the Year
Presented: September 26, 2007

Deputy Dennis W. Smith & K-9 Max
Catawba County, North Carolina Sheriff’s Office
2007 Presidents Award for APCA’s Narcotics Detection Team of the Year
Presented: September 26, 2007

Officer Anthony J. Pape & K-9 Hunter
Allen County, Indiana Police Department
2007 Presidents Award for APCA’s School Resource Officer of the Year
Presented: September 26, 2007