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April 19, 2007
SSD K9 Kaleo Struck With Shovel Apprehending Suspect Following High Speed Chase
K9 KALEO RECEIVED FIVE STAPLES ON HIS HEAD TO CLOSE WOUND
In the early morning hours of April 17th the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department responded to a burglary of a Radio Shack on Hazel Ave. A description of the suspect vehicle was provided by witnesses. Sheriff’s helicopter STAR located the suspect vehicle and when Deputies tried to stop it a high speed pursuit ensued. SSD K9 Units assumed the primary positions in the chase that lasted several minutes. The suspect vehicle was eventually disabled and the driver attempted to flee on foot. SSD K9 Kaleo apprehended the driver in a backyard. When K9 Officer Mark Limbird entered the backyard he saw the suspect striking Kaleo on the top of his head with a shovel. The suspect was taken into custody. K9 Kaleo suffered a deep laceration to the top of his head as a result of being struck with the shovel. K9 Officer Limbird took Kaleo to the nearest emergency VET where they closed the wound with 5 staples. The VET said that despite the laceration Kaleo is OK and should be able to return to work soon. Tonight in the report writing room at the station K9 Kaleo was his old self and proved to us he is doing OK. If you roll up a piece of paper, throw a paper clip, a leaf, or throw any object for that matter Kaleo will run and get it and bring it back and drop it in your lap. He will then stare at it intently without blinking until you throw it again. This game can go on for hours if you let it. The problem is tonight we were in the report writing room trying to get work done! You just hope someone else comes into the room and starts throwing something. Our K9’s are our partners. We are with them 10 hours a day, four days a week while at work. They live with us and are part of our families. We appreciate and respect them for going into harms way after weapon wielding suspects so that we don’t have to, making our jobs safer. I’m sure Kaleo will make a full recovery and be back on the streets proudly serving the citizens of Sacramento County very soon. 
Visitor comments
"What a hideous act of violence directed at Kaleo! I can't even begin to understand how anyone could harm an animal. I'm so glad that Kaleo is all right. Hopefully, he made a full recovery and has returned to work."
->By Caroline on August 15, 2008 - 10:08
"Wow, what restraint on behalf of the officer, I would have responded with gun fire just as any parent protecting our family.The k-9 group is such a value to the public. Thank You all for your great work." ->By Dottie Moore on May 23, 2007 - 12:05
"i say take the shovel and hit the perp in the head and say -thats from kaleo. take care and be careful out there."
->By todd hurst on April 25, 2007 - 09:04
"I am glad that Kaleo is going to be ok after reading this story brought back some bad memories for me. So Kaleo come back soon and protect everyone You are Awsome"
->By redwhitehuskypuppy@yahoo.com on April 23, 2007 - 09:04
"Glad your doing better Kaleo and good job. It's nice to know that when I go to visit the Amos family I'll feel safe and secure knowing there's someone like you out there to protect us. Thanks again Kaleo!!!"
->By Marty Santora on April 22, 2007 - 05:04
"I'm so glad to hear that Kaleo will make a complete recovery. I agree with my granddaughter Lily, the bad guy should have hit himself! Sacramento County is so lucky to have such brave dogs protecting them!"
->By Denise Amos on April 21, 2007 - 07:04
"Kaleo you rock!!!! You had the courage to keep on going despite being injured. Thanks for not giving up. Great job. =)"
->By Darrell Amos #445 on April 21, 2007 - 04:04
"Kaleo-I am glad to hear that you are healing up quickly. I will have to swing by your place and toss the KONG around a bit for you. Now we know why you have tons of fir. It's to protect that big old hard head of yours. You are truely one of a dozen deputies (on four legs) that we could not get the job done without!" ->By David Becwar on April 20, 2007 - 05:04
"Thank you and all law enforcement for doing what you do , to make the world a safer environment for the rest of us .Bless the brave canines that protect us !" ->By AmyV on April 20, 2007 - 08:04
"God bless Kaleo. So very relieved to know he is OK and delighting in retrieving. I have rescued Golden Retrievers--I didn't know German Shepherds are fanatics about retrieving also! That's cute. Way to go Kaleo!"
->By Maureen on April 20, 2007 - 07:04
"It's great to hear Kaleo is doing well and hope the two of you are soon out again fighting the good fight, but only after he gets some good r&r.George and Boz SRPD" ->By K12 on April 20, 2007 - 06:04
"Mark I am so glad to hear Kaleo is going to be O.K . I think he deserves a Purple Heart and a few days off with pay." ->By Luis D. Valadez Jr. on April 20, 2007 - 06:04
"I glad your partner is going to be OK! It must have taken GREAT restraint not to shoot that SOB at the sight of that..."
->By Ralph Smith on April 20, 2007 - 05:04
"We are pleased to hear that Kaleo is ok. We thank you for your hard work and dedication. Keep up the good work! Sacramento Sheriff's Department RCCC" ->By D. Campbell, M. Hang, D. Lee on April 20, 2007 - 04:04
"Mark,I am so happy that Kaleo is ok! Congrats on yet another sucessful K9 apprehension. You two are a wonderful team. Donna G." ->By Donna on April 20, 2007 - 03:04
"Mark, we are glad to hear Kaleo will be okay and back to work soon. Sounds like it was an outstanding apprehension and great teamwork! Keep up the great work.The Elk Grove Police Department K9 Unit K9-1 Mike K9-2 Tjarbo K9-3 Paco K9-4 Rombo K9-5 Rocco K9-6 Zantos" ->By Bob Barnes on April 19, 2007 - 09:04
"thank you all for your concern. Kaleo is doing well and has enjoyed his time off. He can't wait to come back to work. Maddie & Lily Kaleo says thank you and asked me if I could bring him by to see you. He also wanted you guys to say hi to jesse and give him a treat for catching the other bad guy"
->By mark on April 19, 2007 - 09:04
"Kaleo I hope that you feel better.The bad guy shouldn't of hit you.I am sorry. Kaleo you are awesom.Love Maddie 1st grade." ->By BAmos K91 on April 19, 2007 - 08:04
"I am sorry that Kaleo got hit in the head. I hope he is ok. The bad guy should of hit himself. Kaleo you are a fast runner and good dog. When will it be heeld.I hope it gose away.Love Lily. I am in first grade." ->By BAmos K91 on April 19, 2007 - 08:04
"I am glad Kaleo is doing fine again..Give him a big hug for me and good work to the Officers invold also.It's been some week lately with all the stuff going on lateley...Just tell them all "Thank you and God bless them all too"for doing the work they all do and give them pups some big bones for a second reward for excellent work while on duty."
->By Diane Luchterhand on April 19, 2007 - 08:04
"Hi!! I am so glad that Kaleo is going to be o.k. They are a big part of being Deputy's partners and they are great animals. I haven't had the pleasure of meeing Kaleo but hope to some day when I'm in Sacramento.Keep up the great work!!!!" ->By Kathy on April 19, 2007 - 05:04
"All I can say is "Thank you Lord" that Kaleo is OK... You are all always in my prayers."
->By Sharon Gurnaby on April 19, 2007 - 03:04
"I am very happy to hear that Kaleo will be ok! I have had the pleasure of meeting him and he is a great K9! I hope he is back on the streets gettin the bad guys again very soon!"
->By Laura Blount-Fragoso on April 19, 2007 - 01:04
"There are no words adequate to describe how much we come to love these brave and dedicated dogs. I'm on my third Malinois now, andif he took a shovel to the head I honestly don't know if he or I would get the first crack to wack the bad guy. I do know that other than shooting the crook, Beau would put more stitches in him than I ever could.Glad to hear he's recovering, nothing like a good bite to put him back on the right track." ->By Budd Johnson, US Marshal-Retired on April 19, 2007 - 01:04
"Please convey my heartfelt appreciation to Kaleo and Mark for their valiant efforts. Your fine work is much appreciated. I hope the suspect has a much longer recovery time than Kaleo!"
->By Jacqueline Mooney on April 19, 2007 - 01:04
"Glad to hear Kaelo is recovering, he’s beautiful!"
->By Kimberly Walker-Lopez on April 19, 2007 - 01:04
"I think it is wonderful having Kaelo as your partner. It sounds like he is back to his playful self. Way to go Kaelo!"
->By Gracie Torres on April 19, 2007 - 01:04
"I had the pleasure of briefly meeting Mark and Kaleo awhile back. A real good team and an awesome dog. I'm glad that Kaleo is going to be ok. I just hope the puncture wound on the suspect was deeper than the laceration to Keleo's head and the bad guy thinks twice before confronting a K9 again or for that matter even putting the officer's and public at risk by running. Great job Mark and Kaleo!"
->By Tim Gray on April 19, 2007 - 09:04
"Even with a shovel to his head he makes the apprehension. Great to see that he's doing ok, and nice job on the pursuit."
->By Ryan on April 19, 2007 - 06:04
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