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K9 Bodie Retires (Sacramento Police Department Media Release)

Sacramento Police K9 Bodie is retiring after three years of devoted service as a result of injuries sustained during a critical incident.

Our annual K9 Comedy Night fundraising event this year is being held on Monday, March 18^th and tickets are already sold out. We are still seeking donations of new merchandise and/or gift certificates for raffle prizes. The raffle is the biggest part of the fundraiser.

CBS-13 recently did a story on one of our own police K9 teams to demonstrate what the life of a police K9 is like at work and home. Check it out.
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2012/09/28/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-police-k9/

Retired K9 Buck Passes Away from Cancer

It is with a sad heart that we share the news that retired police K9 Buck passed away today at age ten. Buck was diagnosed with a ruptured cancerous spleen tumor (Hemangiosarcoma) on Sunday after some slight swelling was noticed in his abdomen. An ultrasound at the VCAVeterinary Referral Center showed that the cancer had spread through his body. Buck was able to spend his last days with Officer Van Dusen and his family as well as K9s Bodie and Bandit by his side until the end.

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Thank You for Supporting K9 Bodie

On behalf of the Sacramento Police Department and the Sacramento Police K9 Association, we would like to thank everyone for their support and contributions during K9 Bodie’s treatment and recovery.

On Friday, May 18^th, 2012, Bodie was shot in the line of duty by a suspect who was attempting to flee from officers. Bodie spent eight days in the VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center where he received 24 hour care from a team of skilled surgeons and veterinarians who worked around the clock to repair his injured jaw and paw.

During Bodie’s stay at the hospital, supporters from our community and around the world monetarily contributed approximately $30,000 to help offset the estimated $25,000 cost in medical bills.

Donations that currently exceeded Bodie’s medical expenses will be used to pay for all upcoming procedures, follow-up visits and therapy until Bodie is able to return to full duty. Any additional funds will go to the Sacramento Police Foundation and be set aside for the purchase of a future community sponsored K9.

Although, Bodie has several months of rehabilitation in store, he is doing well and is recovering at home with his handler. Again, we thank everyone for their donations and support.

Sacramento Police Department News Release 5/30/12

TO KEEP UP ON BODIE'S RECOVERY, PLEASE VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SPDK9 OR CLICK ON THE FB LINK ON OUR HOME PAGE.

K9 Bodie is Shot on Duty

The Sacramento Police Department is investing the shooting of Police Dog, "Bodie".

On May 18, 2012 at 9:50 a.m., police attempted to stop a stolen vehicle in the area of Broadway and 24th Street. The driver led officers on a high speed chase through several residential neighborhoods, exceeding speeds of 70 mph. Officers soon cancelled the pursuit due to the driver narrowly hitting a group of school-aged children.

Several minutes later, the vehicle was located unoccupied near 4th Avenue and Marty Way. Responding officers saturated the area and soon located a male and female on foot, matching the suspect's description. As officers made contact with the pair, they fled along Riverside Boulevard towards Robertson Way. The female was immediately apprehended by officers. The male continued to run into a nearby backyard where an Officer and his K9 partner, Bodie, gave chase.

While in the backyard, the male suspect fired multiple rounds towards the officer and his partner, striking Bodie in the face and the paw. Fearing for the safety of himself and his partners, Bodie's handler returned fire, striking the suspect multiple times in the upper body. Officers retreated and surrounded the home until members of the SWAT team determined the scene was safe. Medical personnel arrived on scene and declared the suspect deceased. After being shot, Bodie was immediately rushed to an animal hospital by his handler.

Police have identified the suspect as a 33-year-old male, White from Chico, California. His identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin. The female, who is in her late 20s, has been detained and brought in for questioning.

Bodie underwent surgery for significant injuries to his jaw and mouth. He is currently in stable condition and both he and his handler are doing well. Bodie is a four-year-old German Shepherd and has been with the Sacramento Police Department just over one year. His handler is a 13-year veteran and has been a K9 officer for eight years.

TO HELP WITH MEDICAL EXPENSES, you can dontate by clicking on the "Donate" tab on our home page or mail checks to Sacramento Police Canine Assoc. at 550 Bercut Dr, Sacramento, CA 95811

http://www.news10.net/news/article/193740/2/Suspect-fatally-shot-police-K-9-wounded-in-Land-Park

K9 Assoc. Seeking Raffle Prizes for Annual Fundraiser

The K9 Comedy Night fundraising event this year is being held on Monday, March 26^th and tickets are already sold out. We are still seeking donations of new merchandise and/or gift certificates for raffle prizes. The raffle is the biggest part of the fundraiser.

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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5mx33l7gFE

Thank You for Another Successful Fundraiser

UPDATE: We had another successful K9 Comedy Night thanks to all our Donors, Sponsors and Supporters! Thank you again!

The Sacramento Police Canine association will host its 16th Annual Comedy Night fundraiser at the Sacramento Punchline Comedy Club on March 28, 2011.

TICKETS FOR THE EVENT ARE SOLD OUT

All proceeds from this event will be used for the following:

Community youth programs and relations (K-9 demonstrations and trading cards)
Veterinary care for retired police canines
Burial expenses for police & search and rescue canines
Canine safety and training equipment

The success of the Sacramento Police Canine Association is directly dependent upon the raffle (prize drawing) that we hold at the Comedy Night. We are asking for donations of merchandise, complimentary passes, or gift certificates that can be given away as raffle prizes.

Please call 916-551-4300 or send all donations and correspondence to:

Sacramento Police Canine Assoc.
550 Bercut Dr
Sacramento, CA 95811

Thank you!

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2013 WSPCA K9 Trials
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April 6^th – Stockton PD

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May 18^th – Modesto PD

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Aug 3^rd – San Leandro PD/Alameda PD

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Oct 5^th – End of the Year Trial Hosted by So Lake Tahoe PD