Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will host this year’s Annual K9 Demonstration Event, showcasing the skill, training, and dedication of law enforcement K9 teams serving communities across the Capital Region. This year’s event will feature exciting live demonstrations by New York State Police Troopers and local law enforcement K9 units. The demonstration will highlight the training, teamwork, and dedication of these K9 units in keeping our communities safe. Assemblyman Santabarbara will present New York State Assembly Resolutions honoring the K9 units for their service.

Event Details

When: Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Where: NYS Police Barrack – 1370 Duanesburg Road, Schenectady, NY 12306

Details:

This year’s event will include demonstrations by the New York State Police:

NYS Trooper Matthew Rufa with K9 Chuck
NYS Trooper Brian Rasmussen with K9 Monda

Other Law Enforcement Agencies will be represented:

Montgomery County Sheriff
Lieutenant Justin Smith with K9 Bud

Schenectady County Sheriff
Sergeant Dan Coppola with K9 Leonidas
Officer Dan Deblasio with K9 Maizey
Deputy Cory Wagner with K9 Rooster
Deputy Sean Clifford with K9 EJ
Director Jeff Calder with K9 Jagger

Schenectady Police Department:

Officer Aaron Lang with K9 Nickolas Officer Kyle Romano with K9 Nemo