Charlie, the UC Davis Police Department’s first outreach and explosives-detection dog, is retiring after a 10-year career in which he played a key role in changing how the agency interacts with the campus community.
“The dog – he’s changed connections for us,” Police Chief Joe Farrow said. “He bridges that gap between law enforcement and community.”
There is a new four-legged member of the CORE team, and her focus is on mental health and community engagement. Cali, a 14-month-old Labrador retriever, is inspiring similar programs elsewhere.
The California Office of Traffic Safety has renewed its support for campus bicycle safety programs with a grant of $75,000 to the UC Davis Police Department.
