NYPD Holds Counterterrorism Canine Graduation for Twelve Police Officers and Their K9 Partners

June 15, 2018

Twelve new NYPD Counterterrorism canines and their partner officers graduated from training in a ceremony held at the Police Academy in College Point, Queens. These newly-inducted partners will protect the people of the City of New York, patrolling high profile locations throughout the city. The canines' names are derived from the names of both NYPD and United States military heroes who have fallen in the line of duty. Those canines continue the legacy of their namesakes in protecting New York City.

Following a rigorous selection process and months of training, the newly graduated partners will protect the City, helping clear venues and proactively detect for explosive material, using the dogs advanced sense of smell. Family and friends of the fallen officers were in attendance at the Police Academy to honor the lives of their loved ones.

The following police officers were honored in the graduating class of 2018:

Police Officer Peter Frisina and Canine Scottie
Honoring Police Officer Scott A. Gadell

Police Officer Nicholas Scotti and Canine Franky
Honoring Police Officer Francis J. LaSala

Lieutenant Brian J. Corrigan and Canine Eddie
Honoring Police Officer Edward R. Byrne

Police Officer Brielle Cantanucci and Canine Mugsy
Honoring Police Officer Christopher G. Hoban

Police Officer Timothy Lambert and Canine Tony
Honoring Police Officer Anthony T. Dwyer

Police Officer Ryan Marrero and Canine Bobby
Honoring Detective Robert L. Parker

Detective Andrew Stimus and Canine Mike
Honoring Sergeant Michael W. Ryan

Police Officer Roger Sorto and Canine Rob
Honoring 1st Lieutenant Robert M. Kelly, United States Marine Corps.

Detective Kenneth Dean and Canine Holland
Honoring Police Officer Richard G. Holland

Police Officer Danial Bosco and Canine Stevie
Honoring Detective Stephen T. Kubinski

Police Officer Robert Schmidt and Canine Rowland
Honoring Lieutenant John C. Rowland

Police Officer Jorge Bedoya and Canine Chucks
Honoring Sergeant Terrence S. O'Hara