Sgt. Frank Reda is an active 23 year law enforcement veteran who currently serves as the commanding Officer and trainer of his departments K9 Unit and has been an active K9 handler for over 21 years, Frank began working, breeding and training dogs since 1986, where he began competing in working events and achieved six Tri States champions with 4 different dogs with one titling as a National champion. His love for training working breeds translated into his police career which began in 1993, he is currently handling his third Dual purpose patrol and narcotics detection K9 and a single purpose Explosive detection K9. Sgt. Reda has been a member of the Connecticut Police Work Dog association since 1998 and was elected to the CPWDA Board of Directors to serve as Vice-President of the Western Region in 2015. In 2021 he became President of the C.P.W.D.A. Below is a partial list of accomplishments:
National Police Canine Association certifying official and trainer in Patrol, Tracking , Narcotics and Explosive Detection
Vice-President of CT. Police Work Dog association (200+ K9 team members)
Head regional K9 trainer Fairfield County Region 3
K9 Subject Matter Expert for the Department of Homeland Security
Former President of CT K9 Club
Federal expert witness in narcotic detection
Certified Trainer for CT. Police Work Dog Association
Emergency Services Unit member
POST (police officer standards training) MOI instructor in K9 applications and use of force
Police Service Cross for K9 application
Courage of CT Award for K9 application
Officer of The Year Award for K9 application
12 Certificates of Merit Commendations for K9 applications
Daniel Wasson Award Top CT K9 team (Twice)
Joint Task Force 6 Counter Drug School sponsored by 341st Training Squadron Lackland AFB
Winner of 2015 Western CT K9 Challenge
