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- Sheriff Allen gives Oath of Office to newest member of the Sheriff's Office K9 Unit (video attached)
For Immediate Release
PR #: | 1600068 |
Date Issued: | Aug 09, 2016 - 12:53pm |
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Sheriff Allen gives Oath of Office to newest member of the Sheriff's Office K9 Unit (video attached) |
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CONTACT: | See below |
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office officially welcomed the newest member of their K9 unit this morning during a swearing-in ceremony at Sheriff's headquarters on Parr Boulevard.
Sheriff Chuck Allen administered the K9 Oath of Office to Titus, a year-and-a-half old Czechoslovakian Shepherd who completed his Nevada P.O.S.T. certification last week. The Sheriff's Office acquired Titus thanks to a very generous donation from an anonymous citizen.
Titus was born in Slovakia, Czech Republic and trained at the prestigious Vohne Liche Kennels in Denver, Indiana. He specializes in narcotic detection and is also trained for patrol, evidence recovery, and tracking.
Part of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office K9 Oath states that the canine swears to "uphold the high principles of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office K9 unit and that duty and loyalty to their mission shall not be distracted by birds, raw meat, naps, and at-large tennis balls." This may prove a challenge for Titus who is always on the lookout for a ball to play with.
Titus' partner, Deputy Ned Nemeth, says that fortunately Titus loves being a law enforcement K9 most of all.
"Titus is excited to go to work," Deputy Nemeth said. "We both look forward to serving our community and facing future challenges as part of the outstanding Sheriff's Office K9 Unit."
Titus' primary assignments will be patrol and narcotic detection. Deputy Nemeth and Titus also look forward to participating in community events, school visits and other outreach efforts.
Video of this morning's swearing-in ceremony is available via this link: http://www.washoesheriff.com/tmp/K9SwearIn.mp4
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.