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Bad Guys Beware….He’s Baaaack….

Published on April 17, 2010 By Sandra

Last night was Hondo’s  first shift back to work. 
I was a little giddy as I went through my regular pre-night-shift-routine during the day and I’m sure Hondo picked up on the anticipation – he was shadow at my heel, his tail was in a constant slow wag, and he kept waiting at the front door with a “Come one! What are [...]

Of Quarries and Police Dogs

Published on April 12, 2010 By Sandra

This past weekend the Dog Squad put on an orientation class for a group of potential quarries on what it takes to decoy for police dogs.  With the help of a few experts the day was second to none and it was obvious everyone involved benefited to some degree. 
The funniest part of the day was watching as the new decoys were [...]

The 50 Foot Fetch

Published on February 28, 2010 By Sandra

Hondo came to our department in the summer of 2005,  a few months before we were to start official training.  In the time between his arrival and the start of the training class, Hondo and I got to know one another.
At the time, I was assigned to Patrol and Hondo spent several shifts inside his crate which [...]

The Gift of Paper

Published on November 29, 2009 By Sandra

How appropriate that the traditional gift on a one year anniversary is one of paper.
Today marks one year with Behind the Blue Line, a concept first dreamed about and then brought to fruition. 
Even though this blog is read online, the writing itself stems from a need to indulge in the written word, to let flow onto ‘paper’ the thoughts and [...]

A Call for Help

Published on November 3, 2009 By Sandra

A call from a woman, wounded and bleeding inside her home.
A stranger had broken in, thrown her to the floor.  He beat her, robbed her, cut her.
The entire district was going - ERT (SWAT), patrol, K9 units. 
We were ready.  We were going to find him. 
ERT made their approach.  
I knew something was wrong when ERT came out [...]