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 K-9 Officer Lazaro M. Cabrera is a bi-lingual
(English & Spanish) speaking officer with bachelors degree in criminal justice.
He has been in law enforcement since 1996 and is certified (FDLE) Florida
Department of Law Enforcement general instructor, firearms instructor, K-9
instructor, FTO, SWAT/SWAT instructor, sniper and several other law enforcement
certifications.
K-9 Officer Lazaro M. Cabrera and K-9 Mischka where
the Town of Lady Lake’s first dual purpose (patrol/drugs) K-9 unit, founded in
2006. K-9 Mischka was the 2005 –2006 Police Dog 1 Regional Champion and 2006
Police Dog 1 National Champion. In addition in 2005 he placed 4th at
the National Championships. K-9 Mischka passed away in November of 2007. For
more information on K-9 Mischka visit his memorial video on “YOUTUBE”.
K-9 Officer Lazaro M. Cabrera and his K-9 partner
“Tarek” have been working together for the Town of Lady Lake for approximately 2
years. Officer L. Cabrera has been with the Town for approximately 3 years.
Tarek, is a 4 ½ year old Sable German Shepherd, Belgium import, currently patrol
& drug certified through Florida Department Law Enforcement (FDLE) and United
States Police Canine Association (USPCA). He has had multiple street drug finds,
which have resulted in seizures that generate revenue for the police department.
As a member of our local tri-city drug task force K-9 Tarek has had two
apprehensions with bites, from the result of narcotics operations. In addition,
K-9 Tarek, just recently apprehended with a bite a dangerous W/F who committed
an armed robbery in the local “Target” store and had committed other serious
crimes throughout neighboring counties. K-9 Tarek is being recognized for this
apprehension by the MCSO for the “Eagle Eye Award”
Tarek’s and Officer L. Cabrera responsibilities are
to patrol the Town of Lady Lake answer patrol & K-9 related calls, conduct
highway interdiction and be available to conduct public demonstrations for
schools, elderly and dignitary personnel. Tarek’s success has earned him the
LOVE the citizens in the Town of Lady Lake have given him. His well-balanced
character gives him the ability to conduct himself properly in a demonstration
or apprehend a suspect when needed.
Finally, K-9 Tarek is the 2007 & 2008 Regional 1
Police Dog Champion, 2007 runner- up Police Dog National Champion and 2008
Police Dog National Champion. Tarek achieved his National Championship, with a
dominating score of 697.50 out of a possible 700.00 points, making his score the
highest score ever at the National Championships. Tarek has given the community
and I more than anyone can ask from a K-9 partner, I am forever grateful for his
hard work and unconditional LOVE.
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