K9 teams are utilized in many different ways. The primary use of any K9 is through their nose. A K9’s sense of smell is over 100 times greater than a humans allowing them to locate people or contraband quicker and better than their human partners. K9s trained in apprehension are often utilized as a deterrent to potential violent encounters in which the presence and sound of the K9 alone often prevents any force from being used. It is difficult to measure how much more efficient K9 teams are then solo officers or deputies, but we know in our rural county they are an indispensable asset in keeping safe the lives of our deputies, officers, and the community members they serve.

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The Tehama County K9 Foundation (TCK9) is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization established to support law enforcement K9 teams throughout Tehama County. Funds donated through the TCK9 go directly to fund purchase of K9s, specialty trainings, K9 specific equipment, medical expenses for active K9s, and to honor active K9 teams throughout Tehama County. TCK9 supports K9 teams assigned to the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office, Tehama County Probation Department, Red Bluff Police Department and Corning Police Department. All of the above departments currently utilized dual purpose K9s trained in criminal apprehension and narcotics detection.

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MAIL DONATIONS TO: TEHAMA COUNTY K9 FOUNDATION 22840 ANTELOPE BLVD. RED BLUFF, CA 96080 (Please include your Name/Company, Address, Phone & Email with donation)

Meet the hero dogs at K9 fundraiser By Mandy Feder-Sawyer Red Bluff Daily News These police pups have skills that thrill. Catch the chance to meet K9 officers Silas, Max, Rogue, Blaze and Riggs at a fun-filled and informative event Friday, Aug. 16. The fourth annual Tehama County K9 Foundation fundraiser will take place at A&R Meats on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A demonstration of the dog’s skills will take place at noon. All ages are welcome to attend. Attendees can also support the K9 program by purchasing Tehama K9 Foundation apparel at the event. The Tehama County K9 Foundation encourages attendees to “indulge in delicious food from our sponsor A&R, and even take home a cuddly new K9 plush stuffed animal!” The Tehama County K9 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization established to support law enforcement K9 teams throughout Tehama County. According to The Tehama County K9 Foundation, “K9 teams are utilized in many different ways. The primary use of any K9 is through their nose. A K9’s sense of smell is more than 100 times greater than humans, allowing them to locate people or contraband quicker and better than their human partners. K9s trained in apprehension are often utilized as a deterrent to potential violent encounters in which the presence and sound of the K9 alone often prevent any force from being used. It is difficult to measure how much more efficient K9 teams are then solo officers or deputies, but we know in our rural county they are an indispensable asset in keeping safe the lives of our deputies, officers, and the community members they serve.”

On 11-28-2023, at about 1430 hours Deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in the Los Molinos area. It was reported that the suspect, Keith Melton, age 27 of Los Molinos, was acting violently and breaking items inside of his parents' residence. Dispatch also received information that Keith’s parents had locked themselves in a bedroom for safety. While Deputies responded to the residence, dispatch discovered that Keith was on Parole and was wanted on a felony warrant by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Deputies arrived on scene and were able to successfully remove Keith’s parents from the residence. Keith could be heard screaming inside the residence and yelling threats of violence. Dozens of K9 announcements were given to Keith to exit the residence peacefully. Keith instead, barricaded himself inside a bedroom of the residence. Ultimately Deputies forced entry into the residence and Deputy Corry deployed K9 Blaze. K9 Blaze apprehended Keith and he was safely taken into custody. Keith was transported to Saint Elizabeth Hospital for treatment of his injuries and booked into the Tehama County Jail on his outstanding warrant, a parole violation, and new charges for resisting arrest.