Fifty years ago, the Secret Service launched the Canine Explosives Detection Team (K9) that brought in some of our favorite partners. What started with explosives detection has grown into one of the most recognizable and trusted parts of our mission.
Today, Secret Service canines and their handlers are still proving why they’re the best. Watch as our teams take on the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Iron Dog, a 3-mile endurance challenge featuring 14 obstacles built to test real-world teamwork between handler and dog.
Final Secret Service Results:
1st Place overall team: ERT-M. Dunn, S. Leister, J. Roberts
2nd Place overall team: EDT-A. Hartsell, R. Hyrn, T. Smith
Male Category:
Age 35 below: 1st Place: M. Dunn; 2nd Place: S. Leister; 3rd Place: T. Smith
Ages 36-45: 2nd Place: A. Hartsell
Female overall: 2nd Place: B. Piazza; 3rd Place: K. Hegarty
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