K-9 back on patrol – with new gear

Sacramento Police K-9 Bandit is back on the job after the 4-year-old German shepherd was shot in the neck during a home-invasion robbery in March.

 Since returning to patrol six weeks ago, Bandit has apprehended four suspects, said K-9 Sgt. Steve Oliveira.

The community responded so strongly to Bandit's story that the Sacramento Police K9 Association collected more than $20,000 in donations, which paid for bulletproof vests for the entire K-9 unit.

Oliveira said the vests are useful for critical incidents involving armed suspects and SWAT operations, like last week's Arden Way standoff. Police and sheriff's canines assisted, all equipped with vests.

Published: Thursday, Jun. 17, 2010 - 12:00 am |
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