Zig – Partner of Officer Nowicki

Zig – Partner of Officer Nowicki

The Roseville Police Department’s K9 unit is sad to announce the death of retired police canine “Zig”. Zig started his career in 1999. Zig retired in 2005 due to a leg injury and other medical problems. He continued to live with his handler, Officer Chris Nowicki,...
Ranger-Partner of Deputy Shawn Rosner

Ranger-Partner of Deputy Shawn Rosner

There is much to tell about my canine partner and best friend, but I’ll try to be brief. I have always loved dogs, especially German Shepherds. Having been a K-9 Handler in the United States Air Force, it was natural for me to test with the Placer County Sheriff’s...
Officer Darci Gibbs

Officer Darci Gibbs

Officer Darci Gibbs lost a long, brave battle with cancer very early Saturday morning, March 1st 2008. Darci was a wonderful person who brought light and happiness to her family and all who knew her. Darci decided, in 1999, to become a K9 handler with the Placer...

Brixx – Partner of Retired Deputy Skellenger

On Saturday, February 2nd, retired Placer County Sheriff’s Canine Handler Ron Skellenger and his family lost his canine partner, Brixx. He was just short of his 14th birthday. Brixx and Ron served Placer County with distinction when they became partners in September...