Stockton University K-9 Team Wins National Title In Atlantic City

Over the years, Stockton University has been competitive in basketball, volleyball, rowing, esport and other extra and co-curricular programs.

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The Stockton University K-9 Team has won a National Title in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Stockton University Police Chief Tracy Stuart and her K-9 partner, Freya, went in style … in what might be their final national competition together … as Freya is now 10 years old.

This national caliber team won the explosives detection division at the United States Police Canine Association's 2026 National Detector Dog Trials, held at Harrah's Atlantic City.

'It doesn't quite feel real, to be honest," said Stuart said. "Dreams do come true. It's beautiful to really have that reinforcement of the fact that preparation really does pay off.

They achieved a perfect score in winning the National Title.

It’s Their 2nd National Title

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It's the second time that Stuart and Freya, who is a 10-year-old golden retriever have won a National Title. They also won the National Title in 2022, held in Georgia.

This year's National Title is even more special because Stockton University hosted the trials. Stockton also hosted the 2018 competition on campus … however, classes are still in session , so the event was moved Harrah's Atlantic City.

"It was great to have the ability to showcase Stockton and the great city of Atlantic City, where Stockton also has a campus," said Stuart. "I think the university endeavors to support worthwhile causes, and I like to know that they are acknowledging the importance of resources that provide safety and security, not just for our university population, which is paramount, but also for the community at large. We want the public to know that safety is important to the university, said Stuart.