University Police -- 2004 K-9 Unit Activity Log

In 2004, the UT Police K-9 Unit has responded to the following situations:

1/19/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Presidential visit
Performed explosives sweep of the area where the President's helicopter, Marine 1, was staged during his visit to Toledo.

3/1/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Presidential candidate visit
Performed a sweep for explosives at the Student Union, where Presidential candidate John Edwards was scheduled to appear. Sweep also performed at the hotel where he was staying.

3/26/04 – University of Toledo, Law Center Auditorium – Bomb threat
The University Visitor Center received a phone call indicating a bomb was going to go off in the Law Center at 12:15 p.m., presumably in an effort to disrupt the visit of a guest speaker. The UTPD K-9 was utilized to sweep the area. No explosives were found.

4/7/04 – University of Toledo – VIP Lecture
Pre-event sweep and patrol of Doermann Theatre where U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor was scheduled to speak. Checks were also made at other campus locations where Justice O'Connor was slated to visit.

4/22/04 – Assist the FBI and Toledo Police – Bomb threat
Numerous calls were made stating there were multiple bombs in a south Toledo training center. The UTPD K-9 was utilized to sweep the area. No explosives were found.

4/28/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Presidential candidate visit
Performed a sweep for explosives at UAW Local 12 headquarters, where Presidential candidate Senator John Kerry attended a rally.

4/29/04 – Assist the U.S. Marshall Service – Courthouse security
Performed sweeps of several areas in the Federal Courthouse in preparation for an on-going high profile federal court case.

4/30/04 – Assist the U.S. Marshall Service – Courthouse security
Performed sweeps of several areas in the Federal Courthouse in preparation for an on-going high profile federal court case.

5/3/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Presidential visit
Performed explosives sweep of the area where the President's helicopter, Marine 1, was staged during his visit to Maumee.

5/4/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Presidential visit
Assisted in venue security in Maumee, where the President attended a rally.

5/6/04 – Assist the U.S. Marshall Service – Courthouse security
Performed sweeps of several areas in the Federal Courthouse in preparation for an on-going high profile federal court case.

5/7/04 – Assist the U.S. Marshall Service – Courthouse security
Performed sweeps of several areas in the Federal Courthouse in preparation for an on-going high profile federal court case.

5/13/04 – Assist the U.S. Marshall Service – Courthouse security
Performed sweeps of several areas in the Federal Courthouse in preparation for an on-going high profile federal court case.

5/18/04 – Assist the U.S. Marshall Service – Courthouse security
Performed sweeps of several areas in the Federal Courthouse in preparation for an on-going high profile federal court case.

5/19/04 – Assist the U.S. Marshall Service – Courthouse security
Performed sweeps of several areas in the Federal Courthouse in preparation for an on-going high profile federal court case.

6/6/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Presidential candidate visit
Performed a sweep for explosives at Savage Hall, where Presidential candidate Senator John Kerry attended a high school graduation.

6/30/04 – Assist the U.S. Coast Guard – Port security
Performed a sweep of a freighter as part of joint operation with the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Customs.

7/14/04 – Assist the Sylvania Township Police Department – Tracking escaped felon
A man being transported to the Sylvania Municipal Court from the Lucas County Jail escaped from the police vehicle that was transporting him. A few hours after the escape was detected, the UTPD K-9 was called in to assist in the search. After searching for several hours in many different areas, no good scent of the suspect could be detected.

7/15/04 – Assist the Ohio Air National Guard – Explosives detection
The UTPD K-9 Unit was called to assist in the Operational Response Inspection for the 180th Air National Guard Unit. The unit was responsible for sweeping key operational facilities as well as cars that were left unattended in parking lots.

7/19/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Vice President visit
Performed a sweep for explosives at the Toledo Express Airport for the Vice President. The K-9 Unit was also responsible for sweeping the conference center (Medical College of Ohio) where Vice President gave a speech.

8/1/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Presidential & Vice Presidential candidate visit
Performed a sweep for explosives in Bowling Green, Ohio, where Presidential candidate Senator John Kerry and Vice Presidential candidate Senator John Edwards attended a rally in the downtown area. The unit also performed sweeps of the hangar area and campaign plane at Toledo Express Airport.

8/8/04 – Center of Science and Industry (COSI) Safety Days
Participated in Safety Days, a program highlighting safety and awareness in parents and children. The program also introduced families to various emergency resources available in Northwest Ohio.

8/9/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – First Lady visit
Performed a sweep for explosives at various locations in preparation for the First Lady Laura Bush's visit to Toledo.

8/11/04 – Assist the Sylvania Township Police Department – Bomb threat
The UT Police K-9 Unit was called to assist on a bomb threat made against the United States Post Office on Monroe Street, in Sylvania Township. A check of the area was conducted and no explosives were located.

8/21/04 – Cleveland Browns home game
Pre-game sweep and patrol.

8/28/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Presidential visit
Performed an explosives sweep of Fort Meigs in Maumee, Ohio, where President Bush attended a rally. The K-9 unit was also responsible for providing ongoing security at the Air National Guard Base in Swanton, Ohio, where Air Force One was staging. After the plane had arrived, the unit was charged with sweeping all vehicles and equipment prior to their approach to Air Force One, as well as conducting perimeter security prior to and during departure.

9/3/04 – Cleveland Browns home game
Pre-game sweep and patrol.

9/7/04 – Assist the Sylvania Township Police Department – Bomb threat
The UT Police K-9 Unit was called to assist on a bomb threat made against the United States Post Office on Monroe Street, in Sylvania Township. A check of the area was conducted and no explosives were located.

9/12/04 – Cleveland Browns home game
Pre-game sweep and patrol.

9/14/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Presidential candidate visit
Performed a sweep for explosives at the Chester J. Zablocki Senior Center on Lagrange Street in Toledo, where Presidential candidate Senator John Kerry attended a rally.

9/21/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Vice President visit
Performed a sweep for explosives at the Toledo Express Airport for the Vice President. The K-9 Unit was also responsible for sweeping the staging area for Air Force Two. After the plane had arrived, the unit was charged with sweeping all vehicles and equipment prior to their approach to Air Force Two, as well as conducting perimeter security prior to and during departure.

9/25/04 – University of Toledo Glass Bowl – UT Football home game
Pre-game sweep and patrol.

10/2/04 – University of Toledo Glass Bowl – UT Football home game
Pre-game sweep and patrol.

10/3/04 – Cleveland Browns Home Game
Pre-game sweep and patrol.

10/6/04 – Assist the Sylvania Township Police Department – Bomb threat
The UT Police K-9 Unit was called to assist on a bomb threat made against the United States Post Office on Monroe Street, in Sylvania Township. A check of the area was conducted and no explosives were located.

10/9/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Presidential candidate visit
Performed a sweep for explosives at the Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio, where Presidential candidate Senator John Kerry attended a rally.

10/16/04 – University of Toledo Glass Bowl – UT Football home game
Pre-game sweep and patrol.

10/17/04 – Cleveland Browns Home Game
Pre-game sweep and patrol.

10/21/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Vice President visit
Performed a sweep for explosives at the Toledo Express Airport for the Vice President. The K-9 Unit was also responsible for sweeping the staging area for Air Force Two. After the plane had arrived, the unit was charged with sweeping all vehicles and equipment prior to their approach to Air Force Two, as well as conducting perimeter security prior to and during departure.

10/23/04 – University of Toledo Glass Bowl – UT Football home game
Pre-game sweep and patrol.

10/24/04 – Cleveland Browns Home Game
Pre-game sweep and patrol.

10/24/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Vice Presidential candidate visit
Performed a sweep for explosives at a hotel in Toledo, Ohio, where Vice Presidential candidate Senator John Edwards stayed in preparation for a local rally.

10/25/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Vice Presidential candidate visit
Performed sweep of airport areas in preparation for departure of Vice Presidential candidate John Edwards.

10/25/04 – Assist the Sylvania Township Police Department – Bomb threat
The UTPD K-9 Unit was called to assist on a bomb threat made against the Wal-Mart on Central Avenue, in Sylvania Township. A check of the area was conducted and no explosives were located.

10/26/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Presidential visit
Performed explosives sweep of the area where the President's helicopter, Marine 1, was staged during his visit to Toledo.

10/27/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Presidential candidate visit
Performed a sweep for explosives at a hotel in Toledo, where Presidential candidate Senator John Kerry stayed in preparation for a local rally. 

10/28/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Presidential candidate visit
Performed a sweep for explosives at Savage Hall at the University of Toledo, where Presidential candidate Senator John Kerry attended a rally.

10/29/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Presidential visit
The K-9 unit was responsible for providing security at the Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio, where Air Force One was staging. Sweeps of the entire airport area were conducted prior to the President’s arrival. After the plane arrived, the unit was charged with sweeping all vehicles and equipment prior to their approach to Air Force One, as well as conducting perimeter security prior to and during departure.

10/30/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Vice President visit
Performed a sweep for explosives at the Toledo Express Airport for the Vice President. The K-9 Unit was also responsible for sweeping the staging area for Air Force Two. After the plane had arrived, the unit was charged with sweeping all vehicles and equipment prior to their approach to Air Force Two, as well as conducting perimeter security prior to and during departure. The unit was also in charge of sweeping the entire motorcade route from the airport to the hotel in which the Vice President stayed.

10/31/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Vice President visit
Performed a sweep for explosives at the Toledo Express Airport for the Vice President. The K-9 Unit was also responsible for sweeping the staging area for Air Force Two. After the plane had arrived, the unit was charged with sweeping all vehicles and equipment prior to their approach to Air Force Two, as well as conducting perimeter security prior to and during departure.  The unit was also in charge of sweeping the entire motorcade route from the hotel to the airport in preparation for a rally held there.

11/01/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – VIP visit
Performed a sweep for explosives at Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio where Mrs. Edwards arrived for a rally in support of her husband, Sen. John Edwards.

11/01/04 – Assist the U.S. Secret Service – Presidential candidate visit
Performed a sweep for explosives at the Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio where Presidential candidate Senator John Kerry attended a rally.

11/14/04 – Cleveland Browns home game
Pre-game sweep and patrol.

11/21/04 – Cleveland Browns home game
Pre-game sweep and patrol.

11/23/04 – University of Toledo Glass Bowl – UT Football home game
Pre-game sweep and patrol.

12/05/04 – Cleveland Browns home game
Pre-game sweep and patrol.

12/09/04 – Cleveland Browns home game
Pre-game sweep and patrol.