San Mateo County Sheriff's Office K9 Fund

03/27/2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of (Ret) K-9 Deputy Terry Fleck who has passed this morning.

Terry was a K-9 Handler for over 28 years, and after his retirement continued his passion of training K-9 handlers in areas such as liability, tactics, and providing expert testimony.

Terry thank you for leading the way!

Rest now, we have the watch from here!

03/21/2019

On March 21, 2009, the Oakland Police Department lost four of their officers. Today is a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice these men and their families suffered ten years ago.

03/05/2019

K-9 Riggs final broadcast.
Enjoy your refinement Riggs!

03/05/2019

Sheriff’s Canine Riggs is retiring after nearly 8 yrs of service.

Riggs was assigned to coast side patrol and also north county patrol.

During Riggs career, he assisted with many outside agency investigations, performed a multitude of public demonstrations, had numerous suspect apprehensions, assisted patrol in hundreds of arrests and located lots of drugs.

Canine Riggs retirement will include family time, chew toys and visits to the park.

02/22/2019

Please say a prayer for Retires K9 Byoo!

Information below if you would like to help.

Retired K-9 Byoo is fighting for his life in a veterinary hospital following emergency surgery for mesenteric torsion. We need help with both prayers as well as any amount large or small that you can contribute to his care. K-9 Byoo was enjoying a vacation in the snow with his family when he beca...

11/11/2018

It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the unfortunate passing of retired K9 Max.

Max dedicated many years of service to the Sheriff’s office and K9 his handler, Deputy Giovannoni, before retiring in February of 2016.

Max, thank you for your dedication and service to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, may you Rest In Peace.

Deputy Giovannoni, you and your family are in our thoughts during this time.😔🙏

10/01/2018

It is with heavy hearts that we inform you one of our K9s has passed away. Koda recently retired and last night he spent his final moments with his human family.

Koda was the first K9 assigned to the Maguire Correctional Facility and he spent six great years in that position where he was very dedicated and well like by everyone who met him. Correctional Officer Higgins was his K9 partner and gave Koda a great life. Our hearts go out to the Higgins family. Koda, we thank you for your devotion to the office, we will all miss your playful spirit.

08/17/2018

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08/06/2018

K-9 RETIREMENT

It’s been a pleasure to have you both part of the K-9 unit for the past 8 years. We wish Koda the best as he starts his well earned retirement at home with his partner, Correctional Officer Higgins.

Please join us in wishing K-9 Koda a happy retirement.

07/16/2018

Heavy equipment operator Braden Varney was tragically killed over the weekend while battling the Ferguson fire.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Braden Varney’s family, friends, and colleagues.

We honor his service and will never forget his sacrifice.