Sacramento Sheriff K9 Association

I began my career in law enforcement in May of 2003 when I was assigned to train in patrol operations. I then transferred to the Main Jail where I worked a total of 5 years in corrections doing a handful of jobs including floor officer, Custody Emergency Response Team (CERT), Intake and Jail Training Officer.

 

After corrections I was assigned to patrol services where I worked in the North and Central Divisions. I was chosen for a position as a Problem Oriented Policing (POP) officer in the Central Division where I was allowed to work with different bureaus within the Sheriff’s Office. I got to know several of the canine teams and began to assist them in training as a hide and seek adversary and training aid. I had the opportunity to join the canine detail as a handler in March of 2015 and have had 3 canine partners.

 

K9 Jet was a 3 year old, 85lb German Shepherd when he was assigned to me. He and I attended a 6 week training course in patrol operations and he proved to have a good nose and great disposition. We have been training together and assisting patrol with calls for service ever since. Jet loves to chase his Kong ball and bark at cats when not at work. He also tries to get a bath as often as he can.