Kilo and Lola are two CDCR K-9s helping protect institution staff, the incarcerated population and the public by sniffing out contraband.
Every day, CDCR K-9s work alongside their handlers to help keep the institutions, staff and the public safe. From locating contraband to assisting with criminal investigations, these highly trained officers play an important role in maintaining safety across California’s institutions.
CDCR recognizes the dedication, loyalty and service of our K-9 partners.
This is the second installment of a series highlighting CDCR K-9s and their handlers.
>> Ares and Chino: Read the first installment.
>> Bane and Ebony: Read the third installment.
>> Carlitos and Farah: Read the fourth installment.
Did you know? National Police K-9 Day is observed Sept. 1.
Kilo: Folsom State Prison
- Handler’s name: Correctional Officer J. Brinkerhoff
- Breed: Belgian Malinois
- Age: 3
- Institution: Folsom State Prison
- Years of service: 2 years
- Favorite reward: His tug
- If your K-9 had a theme song it would be: “Down with the Sickness” by Disturbed
- How they like to relax when they’re not working: Kilo enjoys lying around in the backyard at my house and chasing the occasional squirrel running across the fence line.
- Fun fact: Kilo is known for his intense excitement to work. He is obsessed with the game of finding things.
- Other information: Kilo’s nose has led to over 100 discoveries during his two years of service.
Lola: California Institution for Women
- Handler’s name: Correctional Officer V. Penaloza
- Breed: Labrador retriever
- Age: 3
- Institution: California Institution for Women
- Years of service: 2 years
- Favorite reward: Tug
- If your K-9 had a theme song it would be: “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus
- How they like to relax when they’re not working: Lola is all about self-care long baths followed by relaxing paw and leg massages.
- Silly story: Lola makes it a mission to chase away pigeons everywhere she goes.
- Other information: Lola truly loves what she does. She aways shows up ready to work, enthusiastic with endless drive, giving more than 100 percent to every task.
Compiled by Lisa Hamer,
Assistant to Undersecretary of Operations Jason D. Johnson
Story, graphics by Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
Office of Public and Employee Communications
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