In the 1980s, after much research, a paper sent up the administrative line, and a year of nagging, I convinced my department to create a canine division. Much to my surprise, I was chosen to lead it. And so began my experience with canine police partners. Police dogs contribute much more than most people know. […]
Being Prepared for a Missing person K-9 Search. Four Tips:
Does your local police department have a K-9 Search Team? If not, can the Sheriff’s or Fire department provide a search team. San Diego Sheriff’s Department has search and recovery K-9 teams. Law enforcement and the search team will need to know. Information regarding any special needs, or circumstances leading up to the disappearance. Where […]
A POLICEMAN’S HEART
Thought I might share this poem by Officer Brandon Moore. I remember when I was younger about 8 years old or so, I would hear the police sirens roar and off to the window I would go. I wanted to see who they were saving or having to arrest, I knew no matter what they […]
Reality Check
I loved being in law enforcement. As do most cops. Why? Because we wake up every day with purpose – to protect and serve – a purpose most of us take very seriously. To be a cop means acknowledging that you are part of something bigger than yourself. That you hold yourself to a high […]