K-9 Max

Petaluma Police Canine Unit

K-9 name: “Max”
Sex: Male
Handler: Rick Cox
Breed: Belgian Malanois (pronounced “Mal-in-wah”)
Age: 3 years
Weight: 80 pounds

Training: P.O.S.T Certified for Patrol and Narcotics Max was born in Southern California and raised by a Los Angles Police Officer. He was purchased by the Petaluma Police Department in September of 2003. Max was then teamed with Officer Rick Cox. Officer Cox and Max completed a 200 hour basic handler course and started serving the community in 2003. Officer Cox and Max protect other officers, search for hidden suspects, and search for evidence. In October 2004, Officer Cox and Max completed a 200 hour narcotic detection course. Max is now trained to detect the odor of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana.

 

Contact Information

Police Chief,
Steve Hood

Location:
969 Petaluma Blvd. N.
Petaluma, CA 94952
phone:707.778.4370
fax:707.778.4502

Hours:
Admin. Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Emergencies 24/7

Phone Numbers:
Police Reception
707.778.4372
Department Fax
707.778.4476
Administrative Assistant
707.778.4370
Special Operations Lieutenant
707.778.4530
Records Supervisor
707.778.4462
Investigations Unit
707.778.4375
Street Crimes Unit
707.778.4477
Traffic Safety Unit
707.778.4335
Traffic Complaints
707.776.3775
Graffiti Hotline
707.776.3606

E-Mail:
Police Department
Police Administration
Traffic/STOP Enforcement
Street Crimes Unit

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