W
ith this in mind, Chief Dewey
approached Louis Maldonado, a
37-year martial arts veteran and the
owner of a local gym. Chief Dewey asked
if Maldonado would be willing to tailor a
class for Ukiah Police Department (UPD)
employees. That was five years ago, and
the benefits have been outstanding.
Everyone at UPD is invited to participate, from officers to dispatchers to clerks.
Typically, officers are the most consistent
participators. It is that consistency that has
paid off. Twice a week, officers head to
Maldonado’s gym for 45 minutes of cardio
and weight work,