CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Police Department offered a very public thank you earlier this month to a community member for her generous donation to the agency's K9 program.

During the July 10 Clearlake City Council meeting, Clearlake Police Chief Craig Clausen presented Clearlake resident Charlotte Griswold with a plaque and picture of the K9 team.

Griswold made a “gold level” donation of $2,500 to the K9 team.

Such donations are crucial, as the program operates entirely on fundraising – such as its benefit dinner and dance held in June – and donations from the community.

Clausen said the cost per team is about $10,000 for the canine, equipment and training.

The department currently has three K9 teams, including one that is crossed-trained in protection as well as detection.

Donations of any amount are appreciated.

For donation information call the Clearlake Police Department at 707-994-8251.

Visit the Clearlake Police K9 Unit's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CPDK9 .

Email Denise Rockenstein at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .