Johnson said fundraising is constant for the foundation’s K9 fund that is always at the ready to provide the police dogs with expensive but necessary training and equipment. K9s are a vital contribution to the crime-fighting community, where their presence alone has been known to stop criminals in their tracks. Not only can K9s be trained to serve as specialized Smell-O-Meters, detecting everything from explosives and narcotics to weapons and even destructive pests, but the dogs are also an invaluable public relations tool enjoyed by adults and children alike.
The 4th Annual SPPD K9 Dinner not only includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread and a special dessert, but also the thrilling K9 demonstrations and a chance to win an array of raffle prizes. Also promising to be on hand is McGruff, the crime-fighting dog that is a favorite of kids of all ages. Bring you cameras for fun snapshots!
This year will also offer take-out dinners with easy pickup for adult plates only (no children’s meals will be allowed for takeout). Tickets, only $15 each for adults and $5 for children (12 years and under for dine-in only), are available at the Santa Paula Times, 120 Davis St., and the Santa Paula Police Station, 214 S. 10th Street.
Take-outs are readily available - just follow the signs at the Community Center and you won’t even have to get out of your car! Remember though: only the $15 adult plates are sold for take-out, no child plates.
