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The newest member of the Gridley-Biggs Police Department is named "Ryker," and is a two-year-old German Shepherd. Ryker spends 24 hours a day with his "partner" Gridley-Biggs Police Officer Todd Duncan, going home with him at the end of each shift. He has already won the hearts of Duncan's wife and two daughters.
Ryker went through a five week training course, but continues to learn with some kind of training every day even when off duty. He rides with Duncan on each patrol shift and can often be heard barking in the backseat, showing the love for his job.
Duncan has worked for the GBPD two-and-a-half years after working for the Sutter County Sheriff's Department for 20 years. He is most appreciative for his boss Chief Gary Keeler and enjoys his job very much.
"For our department to have a K-9 dog, it was paramount with Chief Keeler that the dog be very sociable and Ryker is," Duncan said. Ryker is so friendly, children are able to approach him and greet him.
"He is great with kids. I had him at the fair and he was able to meet with the public," he said.
For the entire story, please pick up a 2/3/12 edition of The Gridley Herald, or subscribe, today!
The newest member of the Gridley-Biggs Police Department is named "Ryker," and is a two-year-old German Shepherd. Ryker spends 24 hours a day with his "partner" Gridley-Biggs Police Officer Todd Duncan, going home with him at the end of each shift. He has already won the hearts of Duncan's wife and two daughters.
Ryker went through a five week training course, but continues to learn with some kind of training every day even when off duty. He rides with Duncan on each patrol shift and can often be heard barking in the backseat, showing the love for his job.
Duncan has worked for the GBPD two-and-a-half years after working for the Sutter County Sheriff's Department for 20 years. He is most appreciative for his boss Chief Gary Keeler and enjoys his job very much.
"For our department to have a K-9 dog, it was paramount with Chief Keeler that the dog be very sociable and Ryker is," Duncan said. Ryker is so friendly, children are able to approach him and greet him.
"He is great with kids. I had him at the fair and he was able to meet with the public," he said.
For the entire story, please pick up a 2/3/12 edition of The Gridley Herald, or subscribe, today!
