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THE SAN DIEGO POLICE FOUNDATION PRESENTS 

Moonlight Masquerade

a night in Venice

K9 Soirée

October 29, 2022


SUPPORTING AMERICA'S FINEST POLICE DOGS

Festivities begin at 5:30 PM 

Hilton Torrey Pines


SPECIAL GUEST

Chief David Nisleit


HONORARY CHAIRS

Barbie & Dan Spinazzola


HONORARY COMMITTEE
Doug Allred
Drs. Bonnie & Robert Bernstein 

Ellen and Dr. T.K. Bryson
Suzi & Adam Day
Vicki & Chris Eddy
Arlene Esgate
Judy & Duffy Keys
Roseanne & Gene Luth
Jack McGrory
Sandy Redman & Jeff Mueller 

Drs. Julie and Robert Novak 
Kat Ochsner

Lou Scanlon
Patti Roscoe & Jim Tiffany


EVENT DETAILS

5:30 PM - Mix & Mingle Festa
Promenade through the terrace and garden during an extended outdoor reception. Delight in conversation with guests and police officers, while exploring delectable dinner stations and sipping craft cocktails. 


7:00 PM - Program
Follow the moonlit path to the ballroom for coffee, dessert, and a memorable program, a highlight of which is a special keynote from Chief of Police David Nisleit. Be inspired by the stories of our local K9 Officers and their courageous four-legged partners, and raise your paddle to show support.


Attire

Fun cocktail attire, themed clothing is encouraged.


Registration

To register and pay online, please click the 'Register' button. 
To register and pay by check, download the K9 Soiree Pledge Form
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Rosa Valenzuela at (619) 232-2130 ext. 114. 

We've raised $151.3K Our Goal $375,000

Keep K9 Crimefighters on the Case! 

For the past 19 years, every police service dog at the San Diego Police Department has been purchased with funds donated by community members through the San Diego Police Foundation. These specialized canines safeguard public events, find missing persons, locate evidence, and most of all, de-escalate very dangerous situations.


Host a table or save your seat for a memorable, moonlit evening dedicated to America's Finest K9 Unit. Or donate online to support SDPD's key priorities and critical needs, such as our beloved police dogs. 

Become a K9 Soirée Sponsor

Show your support and join an audience of prominent community leaders, public safety champions, and dedicated San Diego Police Department supporters.

THREE-STAR SPONSOR
$10,000

VALOR SPONSOR
$5,000

GOLD SHIELD SPONSOR
$3,500

K9 SOIREE TABLE
$3,000

For additional details or to discuss custom sponsor packages, contact 
Rosa Valenzuela at (619) 232-2130 ext. 114

Location

HILTON TORREY PINES

10950 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

Get Directions



Learn About SDPD K9 Unit

Meet Titan, the courageous canine. For the first time ever, SDPD awarded the prestigious Purple Heart award to police service dog Titan, who was injured in the line of duty last year. 


Officer Jonathan Wiese and Ufo were partners for 7.5 years, before Ufo's retirement in March of 2019. Find out what happens to these beloved canines once they retire from their duties.


Go behind the scenes with SDPD's K9 Unit and learn all about their rigorous canine training.

Did You Know?


Dog breed that most commonly serves at SDPD
BELGIAN MALINOIS
K9 also has Dutch and German Shepherds. 
Labradors and Retrievers serve as MOD dogs

MOD stands for ...
MOBILE ODOR DETECTION
These dogs can find bombs

Number of calls for service handled by K9 in 2021
19,335
Averages 2 or 3 per hour


Top Service of K9
DE-ESCALATION
Saving lives by defusing violent situations


Age of K9 Unit
38
Founded in 1984


Number of dogs serving at K9 now
36
32 police service dogs and 4 MOD dogs

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