Truckee Police Canine Association

Truckee Police Canine Association The Truckee Police Canine Association is dedicated to enhancing our community by supporting the mission of Truckee police canines. Follow "TRAX" here!!

The Truckee Police Canine Association is dedicated to promoting the use of police canines in our community to enhance community relations and prevent substance abuse by implementing public education opportunities, encouraging enforcement of laws, and providing police canine support. TPCA recognizes the value of partnership whether it is the relationship between a pet dog and owner, police canine a

nd handler, or a police department and the community that it serves. As such, the Truckee Police Canine Unit is currently in the process of acquiring its first police canine. This newest addition is slated to be a black tail wagging Labrador Retriever with a love for people. Residents can expect to see and meet this dutiful dog walking the streets of Truckee and attending community events. Kids of all ages will be encouraged to pet and take photos of our furry friend – feel free to post your photos here on Facebook! To continue that partnership with the community, TPCA will support the Truckee Police Canine Unit in offering public education opportunities. The goal of public education presentations and demonstrations is to prevent drug abuse by educating youth and parents alike to recognize and avoid drug abuse. These programs will include presentations highlighting the canine’s abilities and information regarding the dangers of drug abuse including drug and paraphernalia identification, drug effects on the body, drug culture and behavior indicators, personal and legal consequences, and available resources. These presentations will be made available for groups such as schools and organizations and also will be made available for private in-home consultations. Although education is the preferred avenue of preventing drug abuse, TPCA also exists to support and encourage the enforcement of laws for those who threaten our community through the use, transportation, and sales of illicit drugs. Recognizing the dangers associated with illicit drug trafficking, the Truckee Police Department’s new canine cop will come equipped with a nose for drugs – literally! He or she will be trained to detect contraband substances and alert the police officer handler to their presence. This is a widely used and accepted traditional law enforcement tool that has proven very effective for many agencies. TPCA is excited about the increased abilities to prevent future drug abuse in our community through canine enhanced enforcement. Fortunately, police canines make great employees – they are full of energy, work hard, never complain, make you smile, and are relatively inexpensive service members. However, that doesn’t mean they are free. Police canine units require extensive continuous training, specialized equipment, and veterinary medical care to maintain peak performance. Additionally, a police canine’s years of service warrant continued care in retirement and honorable death benefits. TPCA exists to support all of these needs and will be accepting donations in the future upon establishing 501(c)(3) status.

"Top Dog" Back to Back! Western States Police Canine Association Top Dog 2016 & 2017!
08/30/2017

"Top Dog" Back to Back! Western States Police Canine Association Top Dog 2016 & 2017!

Great start to the 2017 K9 Trial Season! Thanks Western States Police Canine Association and Travis Air Force K9 Unit!
04/15/2017

Great start to the 2017 K9 Trial Season! Thanks Western States Police Canine Association and Travis Air Force K9 Unit!

Congrats Trax! South Lake Tahoe K9 Trials 2015
10/09/2015

Congrats Trax! South Lake Tahoe K9 Trials 2015

TRAX at Truckee Elementary School with Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Great job kids! Thanks for all your help!
05/28/2015

TRAX at Truckee Elementary School with Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Great job kids! Thanks for all your help!

Another great day on the Truckee River!
04/21/2015

Another great day on the Truckee River!

Even TRAX wore green!
03/18/2015

Even TRAX wore green!

K9 Trax would like to say Happy Saint 'Paw'trick's day to you Truckee! Please celebrate responsibly!

TRAX: Dope sniff leads to arrest of murderer!
01/12/2015

TRAX: Dope sniff leads to arrest of murderer!

PRESS RELEASE   On January 10th, 2015, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Truckee Police Department, along with the CHP, responded to a traffic stop on westbound Interstate 80 near ...

Merry Christmas from TRAX!
12/23/2014

Merry Christmas from TRAX!

Pool time!!!
09/20/2014

Pool time!!!

FYI, all you dog families, VCSI is now training civilian dogs on Reno!
09/12/2014

FYI, all you dog families, VCSI is now training civilian dogs on Reno!

 A few months ago we told you about an international canine training organization that moved its headquarters to Reno. They're known for training dogs for the military to fight overseas and for law enforcement across the united states and now they are branching out even more.

Walking on water...???
09/02/2014

Walking on water...???

TRAX cooling off in the Truckee River.
09/02/2014

TRAX cooling off in the Truckee River.

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10183 Truckee Airport Road
Truckee, CA
96161

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+15303086228

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