Officer Gary Dahl and K9 Bandit were honored with the Silver Medal at the SPD 2011 Commendation Awards Dinner & Ceremony on Thursday evening. Officer Dahl & K9 Bandit are pictured with Chief Braziel and Deputy Chiefs Somers & Louie.
Sgt. Oliveira's recently retired K9, Angus, passed away suddenly on April 1, 2011 . He was diagnosed with cancer that had spread throughout his body. He served the community for over 7 years and loved his job. He was a fearless and noble protector. He wore his badge with honor every day, to keep citizens safe and out of harms way. RIP K9 Angus. You will be sorely missed by your police family and your family at home. To see a tribute video of K9 Angus, click here 
The American Red Cross honored some hometown heroes Tuesday, including Bandit, a police dog who was shot in the line of duty.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. -- Two people wanted in connection with a Sacramento County bank heist were arrested after a chase and crash Tuesday afternoon.
While other students are scrambling to finish their Senior Projects, Otto Ducey will be at ease, since he finished his Senior Project in late July, before his senior year even began, by raising funds for the Sacramento Police Department K9 Unit.
Police Dog Bites Wanted Parolee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A wanted parolee who tried to hide in a shower was bitten by a Sacramento police dog and arrested, authorities said.
Wild Chase: 3 Suspects Tracked Through Zoo
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- It wasn't just the animals on lockdown Thursday at the Sacramento Zoo: Visitors were corralled as Sacramento police tracked down some suspected car thieves
K-9 Prompts Burglary Suspect To Quickly Surrender
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A car burglary suspect quickly gave up when he heard a K-9 coming for him in a north Sacramento neighborhood early Thursday, police said.
