patrol officers who are often first on the scene in a medical emergency . This equipment protects both the rescuer and the one being rescued from the health risks inherent in the exchange of breath .
SafetyNet : Smart Cyber Choices , currently in its 14th year , is available to conduct presentations for attendees of all ages on internet safety , both in-person and virtually . The program has already impacted 7,687 participants in the
SDPD Police Officers with young community members and a Mobile Odor Detection Canine for Safety For All series continue to lead the nation in the percentage of female officers in its ranks .
SDPD Officer Dani Resch and Walker Mofid-Reopelle , the Wellness Service Canine with guest at the K9 Soiree , an event which raises funds to support SDPD police dogs
In addition , the Police Foundation funded two specialized canines with superpowers of smell : one for bomb detection and the other for officer wellness . The Bomb Detection Canine is specifically trained to sniff out the presence of a wide variety of explosives to keep large crowds , events and conferences safe from potential threats . The Wellness Service Canine is the police department ’ s first psychological support dog for mental health and can smell anxiety , sadness , anger , fear , and stress , helping officers , civilian professionals and their families .
2022 / 2023 school year to date , and 274,276 since its inception .
To support women ’ s leadership in the police profession , scholarships for specialized training were awarded to empower current and future women in blue so that SDPD can
A strong police department and a strong community go hand in hand . By providing programs that enhance police-community relations and supplying vital equipment needed by police officers to do their jobs safely and with excellence , the Police Foundation builds trust between peace officers and the neighborhoods they serve , as well as increasing officer safety and community well-being .
A gift of any size is warmly welcomed at www . sdpolicefoundation . org or by calling Cathy Abarca at ( 619 ) 232-2130 ext . 110 . Your generosity will propel our mission to create a safer San Diego for ALL .
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