CSUSM PD K9 Team Helps Recover Firearm
On Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022, CSUSM PD Sergeant David Angulo, and his K9 partner Armor, were called upon by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department to help locate a handgun. The gun had been discarded the week prior in some bushes while the suspect, a known narcotics offender who was on probation, was running away from deputies. During the scheduled arraignment, it was learned that the gun was still in the bushes which were located near a local High School.
Sergeant Angulo coordinated a multi-agency K9 response including K9 units from the ATF, CHP, San Diego State and Cal State San Marcos. Sgt. Angulo’s partner, Armor, is an explosives detection K9 which also includes detection of black powder, a common component in handgun ammunition. Shortly after beginning a grid search of the area, Armor, and the K9 from the ATF both alerted to an area of heavy shrubbery, identifying the location of the handgun for their handlers.
The handgun was recovered and identified as a Glock handgun with an attached weapon light. The San Diego Sheriff’s Department impounded the gun and added it to their case against the suspect. Although explosives K9s are more commonly associated with searching large, public venues prior to high profile events, this is an example of the variety of valuable tasks that Armor and other CSU K9s can provide.
New Police Chief Has CSUF Roots
Carl Jones Returns to Campus
Sept. 24, 2021
When Cal State Fullerton Police Captain Carl Jones retired from the University Police Department two years ago, he didn’t anticipate returning to campus … he was focused on spending more time with his family, traveling and enjoying a slower pace of life. So imagine his surprise when he received a call from President Fram Virjee asking him to consider a return to campus, at least on a temporary basis, as chief. “I love it here,” said Jones. “It’s actually been exciting although my role is different. I’ve received nothing but positive support.” Jones concurs that much has happened in the two years since he retired from the UPD.
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