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Glendale Police K-9s show off their talents at VHH

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Contributed by: Celine Petrossian on 4/16/2008

From narcotics and explosive training to suspect apprehension and obedience, officers Robert Wynkoop and Aaron Hamilton from the Glendale Police Department Canine Unit talked about their daily trainings with their K-9 companions ( Marlin and Quwai, respectively) during a recent Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation's Women's Council luncheon at the Hospital.

Demonstrations were presented by the K-9 officers and their handlers in order to show their dogs' unique skills, capabilities and response to commands.

"It was a great experience to be able to see first-hand how the Glendale K-9 unit operates," said Sue Wilder, Women's Council Program Chair. "The dogs and their handlers were so professional and seemed so bonded to one another. It is amazing how much training the officers and their K-9 partners go through in order to offer us the protection that they do. The demonstration of Marlin finding the marijuana was very impressive."

"I really enjoyed watching the K-9 dogs and their officer handlers," said Chris Mason, chair of the Women's Council. "The love these officers have for their dogs is so obvious and it is wonderful to see how each team works together. I hope that this special program within the Glendale Police Department will always receive the support it deserves."

Members of the Women's Council are a diverse group of approximately 65 women. Members come from the surrounding foothill communities and have backgrounds ranging from medicine, business, education and community leadership.

If you are interested in becoming a member of this prestigious group of women, please call the Women's Council office at 818-952-2228 or stop by the foundation office located on the fourth floor of the hospital.

The Glendale Police K-9 unit is funded solely through donations from community organizations, businesses and private citizens.

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