05/08/2026
OUR K9 AND K9 HANDLER ARE NOW OFFICIALLY THE BEST IN THE UNITED STATES!!!!!
In the national competition in Atlantic City our K9 Bodhi Scored a Perfect Score and was Officially Named Top Narcotics Detection K9 In The United States. The largest and most respected police departments sent over 100 of the top K9's in the country to the competition.
K9 Handler Pinske and K9 Bodhi had qualified to attend the elite competition in Atlantic City by showing their excellence in a regional competition in Minnesota.
K9 Bodhi was initially trained by Master Trainer Pete Nielsen, Chief of Police for the West Fargo Police Department. Bodhi was purchased by the Berthold / Carpio Police Department.
Officer Greg Pinski was selected as Bodhi’s handler, and the two quickly developed an exceptional working partnership built on discipline, trust, and relentless training. Their bond and effectiveness in the field soon became evident throughout North Dakota law enforcement circles.
Pinski later become Chief of Police for the Ray Police Department while continuing his service with the Berthold-Carpio Police Department.
Chief Pinski has earned a strong reputation for his expertise in drug interdiction, proactive policing, and street-level enforcement. His dedication, instincts, and work ethic has made him one of the most respected and effective law enforcement officers in the state. Together, Chief Pinski and K9 Bodhi represent the professionalism, commitment, and teamwork that define elite police canine operations.
We are beyond proud of them and feel truly blessed they are part of our community. Drug dealers will continue to take a different route.
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K9 Bodhi Makes History At USPCA National Police Canine Competition
Atlantic City, New Jersey — May 3-6, 2026 — The Ray Police Department and Berthold-Carpio Police Department are proud to announce that Police Chief Greg Pinski and his K9 partner, Bodhi, achieved a historic national victory at the United States Police Canine Association National Detector Trials held May 3-6 in Atlantic City.
Competing against elite police K9 teams from across the United States, K9 Bodhi earned Top Dog — 1st Place in Narcotics Detection with a perfect score. Bodhi proudly represented USPCA Region 12 and Region 21, demonstrating exceptional precision, focus, training, and operational excellence among the nation’s top police K9 teams.
The national detector trials tested K9 teams through challenging timed narcotics detection scenarios involving hidden narcotics in vehicles and interior rooms. The competition brings together some of the most highly trained police dogs and handlers in the country, making Bodhi’s flawless performance an extraordinary accomplishment.
Founded in 1971, the United States Police Canine Association is recognized as the nation’s oldest and largest police K9 organization. To qualify for the national trials, each K9 team must first successfully meet regional certification standards, ensuring only top-performing teams advance to the national stage.
With this victory, K9 Bodhi made history as the first police K9 from North Dakota to win a first-place title at the USPCA National Trials. This milestone is a proud achievement for the Ray Police Department, Berthold-Carpio Police Department, and law enforcement agencies throughout North Dakota.
Chief Greg Pinski serves as Police Chief for the Ray Police Department and also serves with the Berthold-Carpio Police Department. His partnership with Bodhi reflects countless hours of training, dedication, and commitment to excellence in law enforcement and public safety.
“This accomplishment is something we are incredibly proud of,” said Chief Pinski. “To compete against some of the best K9 teams in the nation and come away with a perfect score and national championship is truly humbling. Bodhi performed flawlessly and represented our departments, our regions, and the state of North Dakota with excellence.”
Chief Pinski also expressed sincere appreciation to the communities and agencies that support the K9 program, along with special thanks to Tom Conroy and his family, as well as Chief Tracy Stuart, for hosting and organizing an outstanding national event.
“We appreciate all the hard work and dedication that goes into putting on an event of this magnitude,” Pinski said. “The professionalism and hospitality shown throughout the week were exceptional.”
K9 Bodhi’s national title highlights the strength, professionalism, and capability of police K9 programs in rural communities. His victory proves that small-town agencies can compete, excel, and win on the biggest national stage.
This landmark accomplishment is a proud moment for North Dakota law enforcement and a testament to the unwavering bond between a handler and his K9 partner.
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