Carson City K-9 Unit members star at January Leisure Hour Club Meeting
Is the Leisure Hour Club going to the dogs? On Wednesday, Jan. 16, members of the Leisure Hour Club will learn about the exploits of the Carson City K-9 Unit, even meeting some of its members — both human and dog.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office K-9 program dates back to the 1960s when Baron, a 100-plus pound German Shepherd, became the first K-9 in the department.
Through the decades, K-9 programs all across the country have grown to be viewed as ambassadors to citizen outreach, and a “deputy partner” to the handler on patrol.
At the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, the canine unit, or "K-9," is comprised of hand-picked dogs (and handlers) that are trained for drug detection, patrol operations, and search; furthermore, each K-9 is specifically matched to its highly motivated handler.
All of the local K-9s are selected to be "pet-friendly." That is, they are all capable of being in the close proximity of children and safe to the pets of citizens.
Nevertheless, they are fully capable of assisting their handlers in day-to-day law enforcement activities, even assisting with the apprehension of violent offenders.
If you would like to attend this event, please contact the Club’s reservation chair at (775) 400-2647 no later than 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 13 to make your reservation.
The meeting is preceded by a buffet dinner at 6 p.m. in the Carson Nugget Capitol Ballroom. Reservations for the meeting and dinner are required.
The Leisure Hour Club, established in September of 1896, is Carson City’s oldest continuously meeting social organization. Celebrating its 123rd year, the organization is focused on its goal of promoting knowledge of important issues, science, music and literature. More information on the Club and its activities can be found on its Facebook page.
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