CORE Officer

The CORE Officer outreach and engagement program provides an informal way for the UC Davis community to interact with the UC Davis Police Department.

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Image of Charlie, a black Labrador, chasing after multiple tennis balls

Charlie Retires After 10 Years of Play

by Cody Kitaura
October 15, 2024

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.”

Meet Our Newest Recruit: Therapy K-9 Cali Joins CORE Team

by Shreya Kumar
June 25, 2024

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.

Officer Ricky Lee: Helping fellow Aggies grow in a safe college environment

by Christi Jackman
May 23, 2022

Meet the Officers

How one Aggie went from serving coffee to serving the campus community as a CORE Officer.

Officer Tabbasum Malik walking K-9 Charlie

Beyond the uniform: How Officer Tabbasum Malik found a way to give back to the UC Davis community

by Christi Jackman
May 20, 2022

Meet the Officers

A police officer's kindness years ago inspired his immigrant family to feel comfortable in Davis, so this Aggie is finding a way to give back as a CORE Officer.

CORE Officer Jena Du smiles and looks out onto campus with the UC Davis water tower in the background

Officer Jena Du: Building bridges with the UC Davis community

by Christi Jackman
March 17, 2021

Meet the Officers

First CORE Officer is devoted to helping her Aggie community feel heard.

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