K9 Unit Swearing-In Ceremony
04/03/2007
Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer is proud to announce the latest additions to the Fresno Police Department, as two new K9 officers, Kubo and Elvis will be sworn into duty.
K9 Kubo is half Czechoslovakian Malinois, half German Shepherd. Kubo's handler is Geoff Tushnet.
K9 Elvis is a Malinois and his handler is Officer Jesus Cerda.
The swearing-in ceremony will take place
Wednesday, April 4th, 2007 at 4:00 pm at the K9 Training Facility located at Dakota and Sierra Vista Avenues. A tribute to past and present K9 partners, a live demonstration, and interviews with the new K9 handlers will be available.
The swearing-in of Kubo and Elvis brings the Fresno Police Department's K9 Unit up to 14 dogs and handlers.
Please contact Public Information Officer Jeff Cardinale at 621-2486 or 978-9687 (cell) for more information.