The Sacramento Police Department was recognized as having the top police dog in the region based on an online contest.  Officer Randy Van Dusen and K-9 partner Buck won the contest, beating out seven other police K-9's in the region. 

The contest was created by Dr. Donna Schwontkowski, a retired Chiropractor, after she attended a K-9 competition and thought the community should be more aware of the talented dogs that are a part of law enforcement's K-9 units.  Schwontkowski put together a web site and received sponsorships to support the contest.  Schwontkowski received over 3000 voters who watched individual videos on each K-9 at www.SacTopDogContest.com.  The results of that contest placed K-9 Buck as the top dog. 

The Sacramento Police Department would like to thank Dr. Donna Schwontkowski for her efforts in recognizing the fine work that K-9's do for Law Enforcement and the community.