2011 Police K-9 Trials

Deputy Kyle Pagerly and K-9 JynxDeputy Kyle Pagerly,Berks County Sheriff’s Department  was shot and killed while serving a warrant as part of a fugitive task force at a home on Pine Swamp Road inAlbanyTownship PA. When task force members arrived at the scene the suspect ran into the woods where he took cover in a sniper's nest at the top of a steep hill. Deputy Pagerly and his K-9 Jynx pursued the suspect. K-9 Jynx alerted Pagerly to the suspect.  The suspect opened fire with a rifle, striking Deputy Pagerly. Other officers returned fire and killed the subject.  After Deputy Pagerly was struck, K9 Jynx, tried to pull Kyle to safety by dragging him out of the line of fire. Deputy Pagerly was flown to Lehigh Valley Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. 

The Salisbury Township Police K9 Unit will be sponsoring and organizing a Police K-9 Trials with proceeds from this event donated to The Kyle Pagerly Memorial Fund.

The public is invited to attend as a spectator to watch K9s and handlers perform at their very best while supporting The Kyle Pagerly Memorial Fund 

Event Information

Where: 
Salisbury High School Football Field  • 500 E. Montgomery Street • Allentown, Pennsylvania 18103

When: 
Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 9:00am

Events:

• Obedience
• Agility 
• Fastest Dog
• Call Off 
• K9 Alley 
• Muzzle Redirect

Entry Fee: 
$25.00 (includes a T-shirt for the event)

Register By: 
Saturday, August 27, 2011

For More Information contact: 
Jason Laky: 610-844-4414 or Doug Wendling: 484-358-3922

To  Register You and Your Police K-9 :  
>CLICK HERE TO REGISTER<

To Donate Monetarily:
**Make checks payable to STPOA **
Jason Laky • 116 Boro Vu Drive • Northampton, PA 18067

K-9 Units Give Closure To Family

CLICK to see WFMZ PhotosOn Wednesday February 10th, 2011 at 10:45pm an aging 1920s era cast iron natural gas line exploded. The explosion leved two houes caused a massive blaze. In all 8 homes were lost and 16 damaged and 5 people lost their life.

Thursday morning Officer Leif Henry of Allentown Police Department put Dave Balmat with K9 Lucas on stand by to search for the last victim to this horrible event.

At approximately 4:30pm the K9 unit was authorized to enter disaster scene and begin a search. In less than 10 minutes K-9 Lucas indicated on a specific area. The find was then later confirmed by Lehigh County Coroner Scott Grim and the Allentown Fire Chief.

The K-9 units did not receive any compensation for their services. Their duty is of honor and respect to the victims and their families in helping them find closure to the death of their loved ones.Dave Balmat with K9 Lucas

Consummate K-9 Training LLC Receives 2010 Best of Business Award

Small Business Commerce Association’s Award Honors the Achievement

SAN FRANCISCO, January 10, 2010, Consummate K-9 Training LLC has been selected for the 2010 Best of Business Award in the Animal specialty services category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA)

The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is pleased to announce that Consummate K-9 Training LLC has been selected for the 2010 Best of Business Award in the Animal specialty services category.

The SBCA 2010 Award Program recognizes the top 5% of small businesses throughout the country. Using statistical research and consumer feedback, the SBCA identifies companies that we believe have demonstrated what makes small businesses a vital part of the American economy. The selection committee chooses the award winners from nominees based off statistical research and also information taken from monthly surveys administered by the SBCA, a review of consumer rankings, and other consumer reports. Award winners are a valuable asset to their community and exemplify what makes small businesses great.

About Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA)

Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is a San Francisco based organization. The SBCA is a private sector entity that aims to provide tactical guidance with many day to day issues that small business owners face. In addition to our main goal of providing a central repository of small business operational advice; we use consumer feedback to identify companies that exemplify what makes small business a vital part of the American economy.

SOURCE: Small Business Commerce Association

CONTACT:
Small Business Commerce Association
Email: Press@SBCAAwards.org
URL: http://www.SBCAAwards.org

Berks County DA Calls Out Consummate K-9

Reading Eagle: Susan L. Angstadt - A cadaver-sniffing dog and his handler search the former home of Michele G.M. Kalina at 218 Raymond St. in Muhlenberg Township on Saturday morning. Kalina is charged with three cases of abuse of corpse after three sets of human remains were found in her Reading apartment.

Reading Eagle: Susan L. Angstadt - Marc Creary of the district attorney's office, left, follows a cadaver-sniffing dog and his handler Saturday morning at the former Muhlenberg Township home of Michele G.M. Kalina.

Originally Published: 8/15/2010

Search of body-case suspect's former home comes up empty Police use cadaver-sniffing dog at house in Muhlenberg Twp.

By Darrin Youker         Photographs by Susan L. Angstadt
Reading Eagle

Investigators with the Berks County District Attorney's office on Saturday searched a Muhlenberg Township home where Michele G.M. Kalina once lived, but found no additional evidence of human remains. 

Using a cadaver-sniffing dog, investigators searched the home in the 200 block of Raymond Street in Hyde Park where Kalina lived until 2008. As part of the investigation, police said they wanted to make sure there was no additional evidence at her former home. 

"It is Cop 101," said Sgt. Robert F. Johnson of the district attorney's office, meaning a basic of investigating a case with unusual circumstances.

"We want to make sure nothing is missed," he said.

Kalina was jailed last week after investigators said she had stored three sets of human remains inside containers in a closet at her apartment in the 700 block of Court Street, authorities said.

Kalina, 44, stored the remains in plastic containers, police said. They said the remains could range from those of a 5-month-old fetus to a 1-month-old infant. A third set of remains was found encased in a cement block.

Kalina is facing three counts of abuse of a corpse and remains in Berks County Prison in lieu of $5 million bail.

Using the canine dog of a volunteer who is trained in search and rescue operations, investigators combed through the home and backyard Saturday morning. The dog was specifically trained to find remains, including those that have been buried for some time, Johnson said. Authorities were at the home for about a half hour as the dog and its handler searched the area.

Investigators do not have a clear picture of when the deaths occurred or how long the remains were stored in the containers, Johnson said.

Authorities expect to receive results of DNA testing on the remains in two weeks. Causes of death have not been determined.

Contact Darrin Youker: 610-371-5032 or dyouker@readingeagle.com.
 

2010 Reader's Choice Voting has Begun!

It's that time of year again!  The Morning Call Reader's Choice Awards voting is now taking place.  Consummate K-9 Training was voted Best Pet Trainers in 2006, 2008, and 2009.  With your help, we hope to be voted Best Pet Trainers again in 2010.  Placing your vote is easy!  Follow these simple steps:

1.  Go to http://www.mcallcommunity.com/contests/custom/readers_choice/

2.  Log in (Upper Left Corner)

3.  If you voted last year, you should already be registered with your e-mail address.  If not, registering is easy, just click the Not Registered Link just below the log in form.

4.  Once registered, select "Home & Services"

5.  Scroll down using the small down arrow at the bottom of the list on the left until you see "Pet Trainer"

6.  To vote, type in   Consummate K-9 Training  <hint copy and paste ...then click!.

7.  If it asks to vote for best Photographer (next category) you're done. If you wish to support other categories continue from there.

Every vote counts!  You can vote only once per e-mail address and the Morning Call will not use your e-mail for anything other than this contest.  Thank you in advance for your continued support of Consummate K-9 Training!