HomeMy WebLinkAboutIntrdctn - New K9 Team Deputy Mushinskie and RioKlassen, Rachelle
From: Adams, David <davadams@riversidesheriff.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2015 2:26 PM
To: Klassen, Rachelle; Aryan, Stephen; Trevino, Susan; Sullivan, William
Cc: Mendoza, Grace; Moore, Ruth Ann; Evans, Donna; Stanley, Jane
Subject: RE: K-9 Team Request
De uutty Taylor - BIO
Deputy Zachary Taylor has over seven and a half years of law enforcement experience. In 2008, Deputy Taylor began
his career as a deputy sheriff with the Riverside County Sheriffs Department, assigned to the Palm Desert Sheriff's
Station. As a deputy sheriff, Deputy Taylor has worked within patrol operations, Palm Desert Special Enforcement Team,
and the Palm Desert Traffic Enforcement team. In 2013 and 2014, Deputy Taylor received recognition from Mothers
Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for apprehended 84 individuals for impaired driving. Deputy Taylor is currently assigned to
the Special Enforcement Team for the city of Palm Desert.
Deputy Christin Rogers has over nine years of law enforcement experience. Deputy Rogers began her law enforcement
career with the Killeen Police Department, in Texas. In 2010, Deputy Rogers was hired by the Riverside County Sheriffs
Department, and was assigned to the Palm Desert Station. As a deputy sheriff, Deputy Rogers has worked within patrol
operations, Palm Desert Business District Team, and the Traffic Enforcement team. In 2013 and 2014, Deputy Rogers
received recognition from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for apprehended 98 individuals for impaired
driving. Deputy Rogers is currently assigned to the Business District Team for the city of Palm Desert.
Deputy Patrick Mushinskie — BIO
Deputy Patrick Mushinskie has over 14 years of law enforcement experience. Deputy Mushinskie began his law
enforcement career with the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department. In 2005, Deputy Mushinskie was hired by the
Riverside County Sheriffs Department, and was assigned to the city of Moreno Valley. After working within patrol
operations and on the Burglary Suppression Team, he transferred to the Palm Desert Sheriff's Station. He worked within
patrol operations and on the Special Enforcement Team before becoming the Canine (K9) Officer for the city of Palm
Desert with Rio
Rio is a three and half year old blue Belgian Malinois, which is extremely rare for his breed. In May, he competed in
Holland at a country -wide K9 event, placing at the top of the event. He was brought to the United States to be used as a
police service dog. In 2015, Rio completed the basic patrol K9 course and the narcotic detection course. Rio's is trained
to located hidden people, evidence, and eight different types of narcotics.
From: rklassen@cityofpalmdesert.org Imaiito:rklassen@cityofpalmdesert.orp]
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2015 12:20 PM
To: sarvan@citvofpalmdesert.org; Trevino, Susan; Sullivan, William; Adams, David
Cc: pmendoza@cityofpalmdesert.org; rmoore@cityofpalmdesert.orQ; devans@citvofpalmdesert.ore;
0stanlev@citvofpalmdesert.org
Subject: RE: K-9 Team Request
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