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Dewey and Rambo Are First Greenbelt K-9 Champs

The winning team of Master Police Officer Dewey and his canine partner, Rambo, took home first place for Greenbelt during the (USPCA) Region III patrol dog certification trials.

Master Police Officer Dewey and his canine teammate, K-9 Rambo, became the first Greenbelt Police K-9 team in history to win first place during the U.S. Police Canine Association (USPCA) Region III patrol dog certification trials.

Dominating the entire field during the individual competition, the Dewey-Rambo duo outperformed 39 handler - dog teams. They had the double honor of also becoming the first Greenbelt K-9 handler - dog team to win the Cahill Award for combined apprehension and obedience.

The USPCA held their certification trials in Charles County on April 30 through May 1, which included individual and group competitions. The overall Greenbelt Police K-9 unit team came home with high accolades as well, placing second in the team competition among all participants.

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Cpl. Musterman with K-9 Rocky, Master Police Officer Byers with K-9 Leon, and Dewey with K-9 Rambo were the three handler - dog teams that comprised the winning Greenbelt overall unit.

The Greenbelt Police K-9 unit and Dewey will be recognized at the next annual USPCA banquet, which is usually held in March each year.

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