View Archives2009 Hernandez Canine Sponsorship Recipient - Patrick M. Reilly
The National Search Dog Alliance and Kai Thompson Hernandez are pleased to announce the award of the 2009 Hernandez Search Dog Sponsorship to Patrick M. Reilly of Palm Beach County, Florida, Sheriff's Office.
On his application, Patrick says, "Having devoted thirty years of my life to serving the community and society as a law enforcement officer, I am almost ready to retire from law enforcement service. I am not ready to retire from my service to society in times of need. I wish to be part of a Disaster Search Dog team because Disaster Search Dog (DSD) teams save lives. A quick response to natural and man-made disasters can mean the difference between life and death for trapped victims. Being a member of a highly trained Disaster Search Dog team is an increasingly important component in response efforts to save lives in the face of terrorist attacks, earthquakes, and floods."
Patrick has been consistently recognized and commended for excellent leadership, interpersonal, community relations and organizational skills. He has been acknowledged for being excellent at analyzing problems and implementing effective enforcement or prevention efforts. He has spent numerous hours taking advanced supervision and operational training especially in ICS.
Patrick has also taken numerous training courses in terrorism related subjects. He has scheduled and participated in Rescue/Security operations during numerous hurricanes. He has had Law Enforcement Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). He was a member of the Utah Public Safety Command during Salt Lake City 2002 Olympics (Security). He has had Wilderness Survival Training and is a Florida Firefighter/Driver Engineer/EMT Rescue Crew/Forestry Firefighter 1979-1983.
He and his K-9 will recieve training from the International K-9 College Inc., Riviera Beach, Florida.