Framingham Police K9 Association

03/14/2025

And a Congrats to our Narc K9 team who is also constantly training and working hard to maintain their certifications and success on the street

Not one to be left out, K9 Isco and his handler, Officer Matt Mangano, have some good news of their own to share!

Last week, K9 Isco and Officer Matt Mangano passed their 2025 United States Police Canine Narcotics Certification! Similar to his FPD counterparts in their ATF certification, Isco was put through a challenging course that ensures he and his handler are experts in their field.

The USPCA’s ever evolving evaluation system ensures handlers and their canines are not only capable, but utilize best practices in the field of narcotics detection. Using a points system, handlers are able to learn where they can improve their craft and better serve their communities.

03/14/2025

Congrats to our EOD K9 teams who are constantly training and working hard to maintain their certifications and success on the street

The FPD is proud to report that our three Explosive Ordinance Detection K9s, Luca, Murph, and Bergy, have all passed their 2025 ATF National Odor Recognition Test and have received their recertifications!

The National Odor Recognition Test puts K9s and their handlers through a rigorous assessment that showcases their odor detection and teamwork skills. K9 teams are expected to actively search out and identify a variety of explosive compounds, ignitable liquids, and gun powder related residue. Furthermore, this certification program gives an opportunity to handlers from across the region to come together to learn new techniques and best practices from the top teams and experts in the field of odor recognition.

03/05/2025

We are saddened as a Unit and Department for the loss of our brother John Skinnion. John was a K9 officer for several years and then continued his dedicated service within the department. John represented the best of us and he will be greatly missed. Rest easy brother

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of recently retired Officer John Skinnion, who passed away yesterday, March 4, 2025.

John dedicated 37 years of his life to serving and protecting our community before retiring just two months ago. While every passing in our police family is difficult, this one is especially heartbreaking due to the impact he had on so many of our officers. A presence on our midnight shift for many years, John never shied away from helping our youngest officers through the early stages of their career with advice and lessons that resonate through our building today.

We extend our deepest condolences to John’s family, friends, and fellow officers during this difficult time. His dedication, service, and friendship will never be forgotten.

01/06/2025

Busy and successful year for our K9 teams! Looking forward to another year of constant training and hard work to prepare for every deployment to keep our fellow officers and citizens safe.

12/18/2024

Good work by K9 teams Ofc. Buma and K9Bergy, Ofc. Lewis and K9 Murph and responding officers on ensuring the safety of the kids and school

11/22/2024

Happy birthday to our very own Bergy!

Happy 3rd birthday to our dayshift K9 Bergy!

11/13/2024

09/01/2024

Happy national police K9 day from the best boys at FPD

08/04/2024

Busy month of July for the FPD k9’s with 26 deployments with several mutual aid deployments as well. Some highlights of the month include K9 Luca and Bergy assisted MSP bomb squad with essential security measures for the 4th of July. K9 Isco tracked and apprehended a male who had several felony warrants and was suspected in several car break ins within the city after fleeing from one of our officers. K9 Isco also assisted in locating the operator of a stolen vehicle that was involved in an incident in Southborough. K9 Murph located a suspect in an overnight home break in within the city and also assisted in locating evidence following a call for possible gunshots.

06/20/2024

Yesterday's indoor and outdoor training with our K9 and FPD drone units.

We appreciate the efforts and dedication of the Drone unit and look forward to further our training with them in the future.

05/17/2024

A big thank you to Northeast Classic: Vic Yerardi Memorial Car Show Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog and their followers for their continuous support and dedication to our mission. Their tremendous support has helped K9 teams across the state and we are grateful for everything they do.

04/28/2024

We wanted to take a second and thank those that were able to come out today and purchase some gear today! We still have some inventory left and will be doing another day of sales in the upcoming weeks so keep an eye out for a date and time!

04/28/2024

Just a reminder, from 2pm-6pm our unit will be in the training room (off of the front lobby of the department) selling K9 gear! We have gotten a lot of requests for mailing but unfortunately we're unable to do so at this time do to volume of requests.

We accept cash or venmo. Sizes are limited but if we run out we will be doing an order sheet for an order in the near future! We look forward to seeing you all there!

04/24/2024

The FPD K9 Association is selling K9 gear! This Sunday 4/28, we will be selling short sleeves, long sleeves and hooded sweatshirts in the training room in the lobby of the Police Department from 2pm-6pm. We have a limited amount of inventory but have sizes ranging from XS to 3XL. First come first serve. Can't make it that day? Not to worry, we will be selling on other days and be placing other orders in the near future!

We will be accepting cash or venmo

04/12/2024

WE HONOR THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SERGEANT SEAN M. GANNON

Today, April 12th, is the 6-year anniversary of K9 Sergeant Sean M. Gannon’s End of Watch.

Sergeant Gannon was one of the most caring, compassionate, intelligent, courageous, and selfless officers. He was always there to back officers up on a call, step up and share the workload of the shift, volunteer to work so an officer could have the night off, or just offer good advice, whether you asked for it or not.

What is perhaps most impressive about Sergeant Gannon, is that he did not seek any recognition for all the good deeds he did. He simply did them because he could, and because he believed it was the right thing to do. He is the very definition of what it means to lead by example, and it goes without saying that the world could use more people like Sergeant Sean M. Gannon.

The following passage was taken from a letter written by Sean’s wife, Dara, and it contains a powerful message…

“Sean has been honored by the community in so many beautiful ways. Yet, he was a private person and did not like being the center of attention. He never sought recognition for himself. He acted on his principles and led by example. That’s how he lived his life, on and off the job. He inspires me every single day. If you want to remember Sean, find your own quiet way to show someone you care. That note or text you’ve been meaning to write but keep putting off — send it. Take time to ask a friend or a colleague how he or she is doing, and really listen. Own up to a mistake and make it right. Pick up the extra shift for someone who needs the time off. Buy a coffee or pay the toll for a stranger behind you. No gesture is too small. To that person, it could make all the difference that day. We each have a special gift. Please use yours for someone else. I feel that is Sean’s legacy. Thank you for holding Sean in your hearts. Let’s keep taking care of each other.”

Honor, Respect, Remember

04/08/2024

Excellent work by K9 Murph K9 Ofc Lewis and all of the officers on scene. A very tense, dangerous and high stress scene with a lot of innocent citizens around. This was handled extremely well by everyone on scene. Calls like this are a textbook example of the importance for the use of a K9 to make dangerous situations safer for the officers and the public.

K9 Murph was not injured and is happy as could be. Again, great job by everyone involved!

UPDATE: K9 Murph is doing just fine! 🐾 Thank you to everyone who has expressed concern. We know that people would like to bring in something for Murph but this is tricky since they are are on specialized diets and receive specialized training. If you are interested in helping out please consider donating to our K9 Venmo account: , so the handlers can get the proper food/supplies needed. Thank you!

News Release Update to Shots Fired Call Last Night

04/05/2024

Jack has been an incredible supporter of not only the Framingham Police Department but the Framingham K-9 unit and law enforcement as a whole. He has provided us with an endless amount of training opportunities for our unit and for our entire training group. We could not be as successful as we have been and will continue to be without his support and eagerness to help. As sad as we are to see him go we wish Jack nothing but the best in retirement and look forward to continuing to work with ADESA Boston.

🌟 Farewell to a Legend 🌟 After 34 incredible years of tireless dedication and unwavering leadership at ADESA Boston, we bid farewell to our beloved GM Jack on Friday, April 5th. From your boundless passion for community service to the lasting impact you've made on clients and colleagues alike, your legacy will forever inspire us. As you embark on this new chapter of retirement, know that your imprint on our hearts and company will endure. Here's to you, Jack, and to the remarkable journey ahead! 🎉

04/03/2024

Busy week for the K-9 unit, K9 Luca, Murph, and Bergy completed 2 separate certifications. On Wednesday all EOD teams successfully passed the ATF odor recognition certification in Salem. Also on Wednesday the K-9 unit presented to the citizens academy with a demonstration.

On Friday the Boston Police hosted an EOD k9 certification hosted by Boston PD and Cambridge PD. K9 teams were tasked with room searches, package/bag searches, and vehicle searches. All 3 EOD k9 teams successfully competed this certification as well.

Also on Friday K9 Ofc Mangano with partner Isco and K9 Ofc Lewis were dispatched to a breaking and entering to a business. After a long extensive search K9 Isco made an indication on a subject inside a closet. The male was subsequently taken into custody at this time.