The Arcadia Police Foundation honored longtime volunteer Dorothy Denne at their second annual Halloween Hoopla, held on October 19 at the Arcadia Community Center. Dorothy’s warmth, wit and no-nonsense attitude has endeared her to the many Arcadia Police Department officers with whom she has worked over the years. Dorothy ran the PACE office at the Santa Anita Mall, spent many years in community relations, and, since 2015, she has spearheaded efforts to bring the K-9 Program back to the APD.
Dorothy Denne
Dorothy’s insight, knowledge and extensive experience working in the community was key to raising the money needed to bringing the police 9 program back to Arcadia and purchasing K-9 Officers, including all their equipment, training and care.
“We absolutely could not have done it without Dorothy.” Said TG Metzger, APF President and Founding Board Member.
Silent and live auctions held during the Halloween Hoopla helped raise funds to maintain the K-9 units and fund special APD projects. The festive evening included delicious food catered by Green Street Restaurant, a fabulous bar featuring drinks sponsored by Santa Anita Park and the Breeder’s Cup, fun games, roving entertainers, a lively costume contest, music and dancing.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of a $30,000 check by Lily Liu of Grand Funding Group. The donation will help the APF purchase an additional K-9 Officer for the APD. The new dog will be trained in narcotics detection and apprehension, complementing K-9 Officer Kota’s skills in explosives detection and apprehension.
“We are so grateful to all of those who attended our event, and all who support the APF mission.” said Sue Cook, APF Event Chair.
APF Board and Arcadia K9 Program Officers from left to right: Seated Front – APF Pres TG Metzger, Mary Hansen, Sue Cook, Officer Travis Sargent, K9 Officer Kota Standing Back – Sgt. Jeremy Lachenmyer, Tim Joe, Vern Whitaker, Mike Pederson, Sho Tay, tony Chang
About the Arcadia Police Foundation
The Arcadia Police Foundation (APF) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization established in 2015 for the purpose of supporting the Arcadia Police Department by raising funds to develop programs, projects and activities of the Department that are not funded in full through the city budget.
Since it’s inception in 2015, the APF has successfully raised funds to bring the K9 Police Dog Program back to Arcadia:
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