Community Dinner
Thursday, May 16th at 6:30 PM
RSVP by Tuesday, May 14th
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Officer John Pasenelli and K-9 Officer Blitz
location
Kensington Community Church
dinner
Traditional Chinese Buffet
details
Join us as Officer Pasenelli and partner Blitz demonstrate techniques used for drug interdiction. In addition to keeping schools drug-free, K-9 Officer Blitz is called on by municipal and federal agencies when illegal drugs or dirty drug money need to be uncovered. Under the direction of Officer Pasenelli, Blitz has single handedly recovered $2,875,000 in illegal drugs and drug money. Officer Pasenelli served 20 years in the US Army Military Police before beginning his 16 year career with the SDPD. Officer Pasenelli and Blitz will be available for photos after the program.
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The dinner meetings are $25. To pay at the dinner meeting, please bring cash or check and RSVP by calling (619) 528-1417. Or, pay and RSVP now by using PayPal below.
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