Friends of Rockford Police K9

Friends of Rockford Police K9 is a non-profit 501(c)(3), which exists to support the expansion and maintenance of the City of Rockford Police Department K9 Unit. The funds we raise are vital to the development of one of the country's most talented police canine teams, including canine acquisition, best-in-class training, specialized equipment and vehicles, ongoing support, and medical expenses for the department’s deserving retired canines. Friends of Rockford Police K9 works to educate the community about the value and effectiveness of using dogs in police work.

Board of Directors

Martha Barclay

Kim Carney

Linda Diedrich

Ned Gillette

Kathy Hansen

Larry Lazzarini

Kevin Ogden

Jody Porter

Doug Proudfoot

Sarah Robins

Cindy Turner

David Turner

Nancy Whitlock

Committee Members

Martha Barclay

Jesse Geiken

Kathy Hansen

Kim Carney

Linda Diedrich

Kevin Ogden

Douglas Pann

David Turner

Cindy Turner

Nancy Whitlock

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Fun K9 Facts

A canine has the ability to smell 100,000 times stronger than a human.
A properly trained police dog saves 600-1000 man-hours every year.
K9 officers reduce the risk to human officers by alerting to danger long before a human can detect it.
A canine's presence often prevents escalation of force.
K9 handlers are more likely to be involved in a use of force incident than a regular deputy or patrol officer.
K9 officers may not know who the "bad guy" is so it is important to cooperate with police if you encounter one.
K9 officers live with their handlers. This promotes a better bond, but they are not treated as a "pet."
Most K9 officers come from Europe.