Just giving you an update on Rico. His narcotic detection is phenomenal and the best narcotic dog we have. He has had several finds on the street and has earned the nick name of “ bar none” & “the franchise” he has also found several suspect that were hiding as well as some apprehensions. He is truly a great dog. Thanks Rodney.

Darryl Tsujimoto

CPC K-9 Unit

San Francisco Police Department

Rodney Spicer has been a driving force in a philosophical change that has occurred in the K9 program. This change has posted outstanding results over the past few years. Rodney has been instrumental in developing and overseeing the training that occurs on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. The success of this is evident in the units daily on-duty performance, but was once again validated with an outstanding performance during a recent competition in Las Vegas, Nevada. Two K9 teams from the unit combined to win first place in 3 of the 5 events, and took second place in the overall top agency category. These results were posted from a field of 43 K9 teams from the western states. This performance follows two previous years of outstanding performance at similar K9 trials in Phoenix, Arizona, where the last two years the unit earned “top agency” honors. Rodney has worked hard with the competing K9 teams to prepare them for these competitions, and has accompanied them to the events.

All of these successes belong to each and every member of the K9 unit from officer to trainer, as everything they do is truly a team effort. There are no individuals in this unit, only members of a team. This attitude is clear in everything they do, as they constantly strive to improve each other, knowing that the unit will improve as a result. Rodney has given much of himself for the betterment of the unit.

I speak for the department when I say that I am proud of this unit, each and every member of it, and of the outstanding image that they project. They are truly a credit to this Police Department.

Mike Matlock, Assistant Chief

Oxnard Police Department

Hey Rodney,

My name is Anthony Turso, and I am the K9 handler that has Sasko. I work at the Tinton Falls Police Department.

Sasko is an amazing dog. His bite work is great, obedience amazing, and just a great partner to have. He is also good with my children.

I took second place last year in our PD1 competition, and also the year before. He has taken 1st in bite work, obedience, and agility, in several PD1's so far.

Thanks for your help.

You could also see Sasko at TFPDK9.com.