NYPD- ESU  Det. Benny Colecchia  with K9 Russel . K9 Russel was named in honor of Det. Russel Timoshenko of the NYPD who was tragicall shot and killed in the line of duty in July 2007.  In photo is also Mrs. Timoshenko the mother of hero Detective Russel Timoshenko. 

Region 7 consists of Canine Teams from the New York and Connecticut areas. The United States Police Canine Association has seven main objectives and purposes that are designed to unite and standardize all agencies utilizing the services of the canine as an aid in the prevention and detection of crime. Click Here to read more about us and learn how we work to better serve the members of our association and our community.