Full Notification

On April 23, 2020, The Turlock Police Department was blessed to welcome our newest canine officer to our family. His name is Ace, and he is a 19-month-old Malinois. Ace was purchased today through Top Dog Police K9 Training & Consulting, LLC, in Modesto. This is a joyous occasion to be able to acquire Ace, considering all the challenges everyone is facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Turlock Police Department was able to acquire Ace after receiving a generous donation from Tri County Blue Line Alliance, which covered the majority of the purchase costs. The remaining costs were covered by restructuring the Police Department’s current budget, so no additional fiscal impacts were incurred by the City of Turlock. The process to acquire Ace started in 2019, and the Turlock Police Department would like to thank Tri County Blue Line Alliance for their generosity and support of our K9 program.

The Department has high hopes to be able to secure funds, through fundraising efforts, with the help of Tri County Blue Line Alliance in order to purchase a third canine by the end of 2021.

Individuals wishing to donate to the K9 program can contact Lt. Steve Rodrigues at [email protected] or call (209) 656-3154.

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This information is being released by Turlock Police Department Sergeant Michael Parmley.

Any media requests should contact:
Sergeant Michael Parmley
Office of Professional Standards
Turlock Police Department
Office phone - (209) 664-7345
Email – [email protected]