THE SAN DIEGO POLICE FOUNDATION PRESENTS
Friday • August 25, 2023
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF PURPOSE & PARTNERSHIP
Festivities begin at 5:30 PM
At Hilton Torrey Pines
Harken back to the 1920s and have a roaring good time as the San Diego Police Foundation celebrates 25 years of purpose and partnership. An elegant evening, enlivened by dazzling décor and swanky style, the theme of this year’s Silver Soirée is “Tails” of the Roaring Twenties! Journey to the “Jazz Age” with us for a splendid party with a purpose, designed to shine a spotlight on our K9 Crimefighter Campaign, which funds police service dogs for America’s Finest K9 Unit.
SPECIAL GUEST
Chief David Nisleit
EVENT DETAILS
5:30 PM - Dinner
Revel in an extended al fresco dinner with reserved seating for you. Delight in conversation with guests and police officers, while exploring delectable dinner stations.
7:00 PM - Program
Gather in 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 and themed clothing are encouraged.
Registration
To register and pay online, please click the 'Register' button.
To register and pay by check, download the Silver Soiree Pledge Form.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Cathy Abarca at (619) 232-2130 ext. 110.
Keep K9 Crimefighters on the Case!
For the past 20 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 de-escalate very dangerous situations.
Host a table or save your seat for a memorable, celebratory 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.
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 2022
21,000
Averages 51 calls a day, 2 or 3 calls 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.
HONORARY CHAIRS
Emily & David Rex
HONORARY COMMITTEE
Drs. Bonnie & Robert Bernstein
Christy Billings & John Vance
Ellen & Dr. T.K. Bryson
Karyn & Ralph Cerulli
Tama Lundquist & Peter Farrell
Rebecca & Charles Hartford
Karen & Robert A. Hoehn
Megan & Keith B. Jones
Christina Karl
Jack McGrory
Drs. Julie & Robert Novak
Kristi Pieper
Patti Roscoe & Jim Tiffany
Barbara & Joe Savaglio
Barbie & Dan Spinazzola
Lori & Bill Walton
PRESENTING SPONSOR
FOUR-STAR SPONSOR
THREE-STAR SPONSORS
TWO-STAR SPONSORS
VALOR SPONSORS
GOLD SHIELD SPONSORS
Become a Silver 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
Cathy Abarca at (619) 232-2130 ext. 110
