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Released: March 14, 2013 - Thursday, 12:15 PM

K9 Memorial

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781 4547Date and time of incident: 3-14-13, 9:00 AMPlace of Occurrence: San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office, 1585 Kansas Avenue, San Luis Obispo Victim Information: N/ASuspect Information: N/AOn 3-14-13, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office held its first ever K9 memorial ceremony. Sheriff Ian Parkinson led the procession of K9's and their handlers. A burial ceremony was held for K9 Jake who began his service with the Sheriff's Office in January 2001 and died Jan. 7, 2010. A final resting place behind the Sheriff's Office has been created for Jake and other K9's who dedicate their lives in the service of the Sheriff's Office.