How NYS Police K9 Training creates bonds with troopers and the community

Published on October 29, 2024

The New York State Police trains dozens of dogs for its police K9 Training Program all year round. Trooper Eric VanBramer has been a part of the canine unit for 12 years. He said the unit is very selective when recruiting a dog to train since the 20 weeks of residential training in Cooperstown can be rigorous…but there are breaks between training.