2012 Redondo Beach K-9 trials cancelled
Officer Corey King and his dog Dak show their skills during a demonstration for the Citizens’ Police Academy. Photo . The 26th Redondo Beach K-9 trials can no longer be called “annual” after the announcement that due to budgetary constraints this year’s event will be cancelled. “We look forward to it very much,” said Lieutenant Todd Heywood. “Because of the economy the way that it is… people are scrutinizing the way city and state governments are utilizing their funds, so we just weren’t getting the interest in the previous years.” In years past, the K-9 trials were attended by upwards of 25 local agencies, and the events were attended by more than 2,000 people. The event, put on by the donations-driven Redondo Beach K-9 department, also helped the department raise money for their programs, including funds raised to help pay for canine medical expenses. Former K-9 officer Ken Greenleaf said that in previous years the department raised $2,000 to $7,000 through the event by selling t-shirts, snacks and German Shepherd stuffed animals. “A lot of agencies just can’t afford to send their guys and put them up in a hotel,” K-9 Officer Corey King said. “It’s easier to just hold off this…
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