K9 Ryder's Swearing In Ceremony

Who's a good boy? K9 Ryder!

The newest member of the Santa Cruz Police Department is four-legged and furry. Chief Mills swore Ryder into the SCPD ranks with an official ceremony complete with both an oath and a badge.

K9 handler, Officer Whaley and Ryder have successfully passed a rigorous POST training and will now hit the streets. This K9 unit provides a unique set of skills that include drug detection, tracking, and criminal apprehension.

Tiki Delamora generously donated $10,000 to SCPD for the purchase and training of this handsome Belgian Malinois. She also chose the name "Ryder". Thank you, Tiki!