Last year, with generous support from the community, the Pasadena Police Foundation raised the funds needed to purchase a new fully-trained dual-purpose (suspect apprehension/narcotics detection) dog.
These pooches don’t come cheap (roughly $30,000) nor does their mobile “dog house,†which allows them to spring into action the minute their partner uses the remote release button to call for help.
This year, with demonstrations by two canine officers (be careful what’s in your wallet), the Annual Pasadena Police Foundation Breakfast on October 9th (7:30 a.m.) at Brookside Club House will kick off its campaign to provide the Police Department’s new dog with an appropriate new home (estimated cost of the SUV and amenities ($53,000).
Considering these canine officers spend much of their on-duty time in the SUV that carries their “dog house,†it is essential that it is cooled/heated and generally well equipped. One of the SUV’s most important features is the remote button which allows an officer in trouble to release the dog from the vehicle so that it can join in the apprehension of a suspect.
This year’s breakfast features Pasadena Police Chief Phillip L. Sanchez reporting on the Status of the Pasadena Police Department to be followed by a demonstration by two canine officers and their partners. A mobile Command Post will be available for viewing, and a live auction of items such as a Pasadena Police Department helicopter ride-along for two people and cash drawings are a part of the program which is open to interested community members who make reservations in advance by contacting [email protected].
There is a fee of $55 per person of which $34 is tax deductible.
The Annual Pasadena Police Foundation Breakfast will start at 7:30 a.m. at the Brookside Clubhouse, 1133 Rosemont Avenue, Pasadena.
