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Edward V. Rochford Thanks Caesar DePaço, Ph.D.

From: “Rochford, Edward” <ERochford@co.morris.nj.us>
Date: Sep 2, 2015 12:28 PM
Subject: MCSO K9 Puppy Program Acceptance
To: “ce@summitnutritionals.com” <ce@summitnutritionals.com>
Cc: “Wall, Richard” <rwall@co.morris.nj.us>, “Pascale, Joe” <JPascale@co.morris.nj.us>, “Crooker, Edward” <ECrooker@co.morris.nj.us>, “Schievella, William” <wschievella@co.morris.nj.us>, “DiGavero, Phil” <PDiGavero@co.morris.nj.us>, “Hunter, Susan” <shunter@co.morris.nj.us>, “Tomasini, Aaron” <ATomasini@co.morris.nj.us>, “Pennino, Gerald” <GPennino@co.morris.nj.us>

Dear Dr. Caesar DePaço,

I am in receipt of your official offer to spearhead this exciting K9 Unit “Puppy Program” with the donation of 4 of the puppies. As Sheriff, on behalf of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, I accept your incredibly generous offer and I have to tell you how I am truly moved by your generosity and your sincere passion for law enforcement. Although we can’t thank you enough, we will try.

Edward Rochford Thanks Caesar DePaço

With your approval of course, we would like to name the outdoor training grounds after you and have a sign created designating it as The Caesar DePaço, Ph.D. Sheriff’s K-9 Training Grounds. We also intend to have a press release at the inception of the “Puppy Program” at which time we will express our appreciation and perhaps ask you for a quote to include in the piece.

We are thrilled to have you and Deanna on as our first Honorary Deputies of the MCSO K-9 Unit and I hope your fleece jackets have finally arrived well before the cold weather hits us. We look forward to many more success stories as a result of our evolving partnership.

Respectfully,

Edward V. Rochford
Sheriff
Morris County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Chief Morris Township PD (ret.)
FBI NA 127
P.O.Box 900
Morristown, New Jersey 07963-0900
Office 973.285.6600
Email: erochford@co.morris.nj.us
MCSO web: www.mcsheriff.org

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Master Deputy Shannon “Shane” Chase Thanks The DePaço’s

Dear Dr. Caesar & Deanna DePaço,

I am writing this letter to thank you for our two new canines. I have the pleasure of handling Marko (formerly known as Django). Our other canine, Bono, is handled by Kyle Speichinger.Johnson County Sheriffs Office 4

These canines are top notch and I can’t express the gratitude I have for your donation. While at Vohne Liche Kennels, we had the ability to train with Daron Rhoads and his canine, Kaiser (also donated by you). Not to brag but your 3 donated canines were the top 3 in the class, hands down! Each canine was number 1, depending on which aspect of work we focused. In addition, each canine has already had street finds, though mostly user amounts. We are building our highway interdiction team and larger finds shouldn’t be far away.

I never had a chance to thank you personally, but I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate what you do and have done for canine handlers across the nation. I lost my previous canine, Ace, to kidney failure. We had an incredible bond. K9 Marko is simply amazing and has a lot of the same personality traits as Ace. Marko is a very intimidating dog and LOVES to work!Johnson County Sheriffs Office 1

Since we have been back from Indiana, we have been training with the KCMO PD K9 Unit and Jason Brungardt/Rico (another of your donated canines). Right now, they are helping us train for our local certification and have an incredible amount of instructors/trainers with canine knowledge. Their dogs come from Vohne Liche Kennels, as well.

I wanted to send you a couple photos of our canines and let you know they are PERFECT!! I was not sure if anyone had contacted you since our return from Vohne Liche Kennels, but I wanted to reach out to you personally to say thanks!! I wanted to let you know we are constantly asked about our dogs and everyone’s eyes light up when we tell people they were donated by you.

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Marko, Bono, Kyle and I look forward to meeting you in the future.

Feel free to contact me anytime about anything. You both will always have a place in my heart and I will forever be indebted to you!

Sincerely,

Shannon “Shane” Chase
Master Deputy / K9 Unit

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office
27747 W 159th Street
New Century, Kansas, 66031

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Reflections From A Man Involved In An Incredible Journey

Chris Engelhardt
Chris Engelhardt, K9 Handler & K9 Fritz

Reflections from a man involved in an incredible journey. I want to take this opportunity to share my story and involvement in an amazing journey to be a part of a project that has changed my life. When I met Dr. DePaço it was obvious he had a love for dogs and an appreciation for law enforcement and their contribution to the community. I could never have fathomed how dedicated they were to giving back to the men and women that served beside me.

To understand my appreciation I should first tell you about my lifelong goal of being a K9 Officer. Growing up I always knew I wanted to be a Police Officer, but it wasn’t until my cousin introduced me to his K9 Partner that I instantly knew that this was going to be my dream. In 2008, I was granted that dream by being named the first K9 Officer in Hillsborough, New Jersey. My first dog, Raider, was an amazing partner and he exceeded all the expectations that any K9 Officer could ask for and then some.

Unfortunately, after five years Raider had to retire due to a genetic spinal condition. I had lived my dream for five years, but knew I had so much more to give. This is when Dr. DePaço changed my life.

Dr DePaço committed to purchasing a K9 for Hillsborough as well as a vehicle that was much needed. Again, I was chosen as the K9 Officer. Imagine being able to live your dream twice!

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Chris Engelhardt, K9 Handler & Caesar DePaço, Ph.D.

This is where my life changed. Dr DePaço decided to make it his mission to facilitate K9s to police departments that were in need. I remember sitting at home and reading about the Oklahoma City dog that was stabbed by a criminal he was chasing. I think any dog owner can sympathize about how devastating the loss of your partner can be. Then I received a call from Dr. DePaço about how he wanted to help. He expressed to me about how he was not only concerned about the loss of the dog, but he was also concerned about how the handler and the family were coping with the situation. This is where the journey starts.

With Dr. DePaço’s permission I facilitated the purchase of Oklahoma City’s next K9 from Vohne Liche kennels. Since then I have been the middle man of a total of 15 dogs that Dr. DePaço has purchased for departments in need. It is one thing to receive a dog, but to be witness to another officer receiving such a generous gift is unforgettable.

I owe a lot to Dr. DePaço. My first dog, Raider, is living a better life thanks to Droi-Kon ®, I have a second dog that is working daily to go catch the “bad guys” and I have been a part of his amazing project to provide K9 dogs to departments that needed help.

Thank You Caesar DePaço for your contribution to law enforcement around the country!

Chris Engelhardt, K9 Handler