THE SAN DIEGO POLICE FOUNDATION PRESENTS
Cirque du Soirée
Unleash the Magic for a Safer San Diego
BENEFITING AMERICA'S FINEST POLICE SERVICE DOGS
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Festivities begin at 5:00 PM
At Hilton Torrey Pines
You are invited to experience an elevated, circus-inspired evening showcasing the spectacular service of our police dogs. Prepare to be captivated, astonished, and uplifted by America’s Finest four-legged heroes. Proceeds will benefit the San Diego Police Foundation in its mission to create a safer San Diego and support the San Diego Police Department by fostering trust and community engagement and funding vital equipment and specialized training to ensure peace and safety for all.
EVENT DETAILS
5:00 PM - Dinner
Enjoy an extended al fresco dinner in the garden. Delight in conversation with guests and police officers, while exploring delectable dinner stations.
7:00 PM - Program
Gather for coffee, dessert, and a memorable "show" on the ballroom's main stage, a highlight of which is a special keynote from our new Chief of Police, Scott Wahl. Be inspired by the stories of our local K9 Officers and their courageous four-legged partners, and raise your paddle to show support.
Attire
Cocktail attire or dress in theme!
Keep K9 Crimefighters on the Case!
For the past 21 years, every police service dog at the San Diego Police Department has been purchased with funds donated by community members through the San Diego Police Foundation. These specialized canines safeguard public events, find missing persons, locate evidence, de-escalate dangerous situations, prevent shootings, and preserve life.
Host a table or save your seat for a memorable, celebratory evening dedicated to America's Finest K9 Unit. Or donate online to support SDPD's key priorities and critical needs, such as our beloved police dogs.
Learn About SDPD's K9 Unit
Learn more about canines Ace, Valdo, Hondo, and their handlers. Watch K9 training exercises and meet the 2022 Canine Handler of the Year.
Meet Titan, the courageous canine. For the first time ever in 2019, SDPD awarded the prestigious Purple Heart award to police service dog Titan, who was injured in the line of duty.
Officer Jonathan Wiese and Ufo were partners for 7.5 years, before Ufo's retirement in March of 2019. Find out what happens to these beloved canines once they retire from their duties.
Go behind the scenes with SDPD's K9 Unit and learn all about their rigorous canine training.
Did You Know?
Dog breed that most commonly serves at SDPD
BELGIAN MALINOIS
K9 also has Dutch and German Shepherds.
Labradors and Retrievers serve as MOD dogs.
MOD stands for ...
MOBILE ODOR DETECTION
These dogs can find bombs.
Number of calls for service handled by K9 in 2023
21,000
Averages 51 calls a day, 2 or 3 calls per hour.
Top Service of K9
DE-ESCALATION
Saving lives by defusing violent situations.
Age of K9 Unit
40
Founded in 1984.
Number of dogs serving at K9 now
36
32 police service dogs and 4 MOD dogs.
CHIEF'S HONORARY COMMITTEE
Drs. Bonnie & Robert Bernstein
Ellen & Dr. T.K. Bryson
Marian & Kim Crosser
Denise Friedman
Drs. Julie & Robert Novak
Emily & David Rex
Karol & Stew Roberts
Patti Roscoe & Jim Tiffany
Barbie & Dan Spinazzola
Jessica & Vilen Vlasov
Thank You to Our Cirque du Soirée Sponsors
FOUR-STAR SPONSOR
THREE-STAR SPONSOR
TWO-STAR SPONSOR
VALOR SPONSORS
GOLD SHIELD SPONSORS
Danica Wahl, Esq. of
CHIEF'S TABLE SPONSOR
Become a Cirque du Soirée Sponsor
Show your support and join an audience of prominent community leaders, safety champions, and true blue supporters.
THREE-STAR SPONSOR
$10,000
VALOR SPONSOR
$5,000
GOLD SHIELD SPONSOR
$3,500
SOIREE TABLE
$3,000
For additional details or to discuss custom sponsor packages,
contact us at (619) 232-2130.
