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PBSO Celebrates National K9 Veterna’s Day

Today, we celebrate K9 Veterans, on the official birthday of US Army K9 Corps. If anybody deserves the credit for this day is Joseph White, a retired military dog trainer, who came out with the idea to honor this day back in 1942. We spoke to Cpl. Darrell Johnson and Deputy Peter Tapia from PBSO K9 Unit about our furry friends’ life after retirement. Chico, for example, is a PBSO K9 detection dog assisting us with illegal substances, such as narcotics and explosives....
March 13, 2017All News, Award, Breaking News, good news, Grateful, Inside PBSORead more...
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The Passing of PBSO K-9 “Kenzo”

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of PBSO K-9 "Kenzo". He served heroically from 2006-2013 and was responsible for countless felony apprehensions, one of which K-9 Kenzo sustained a gunshot wound while apprehending a murder suspect. On June 4, 2012, K9 Kenzo located the suspect hiding and ready to ambush deputies. K9 Kenzo drew the suspect’s attention away from approaching deputies resulting in him being shot twice by the suspect before deputies could return fire. As an...
September 12, 2016Fallen Deputy, Fallen HerosRead more...
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The shoe is on the other foot, Thanks to PBSO K-9 unit officer.

"Today, I responded to a call of an unwanted guest begging for money at a gas station. When I arrived, I see an older male that appeared to be homeless by the looks of his clothes and the fact that he had carpet tied to each foot acting as shoes. After I get past the necessary, I ask him what size shoe he wears because I was going to get him shoes. As I'm talking to him, a K9 Deputy...
March 30, 2015CommunityRead more...
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