2025 NATIONAL CRITICAL INCIDENT
2025 NATIONAL CRITICAL INCIDENT
~ WE ARE NOW STRATEGIC PARTNERS WITH ICISF ~
ICISF WORLD CONGRESS
"RESOLVE TO EVOLVE: When Healing Hearts Heal Communities
You're not just a first responder. You're a lifeline, a guardian, a shoulder to lean on. But who's there for you when the echoes of trauma linger?
Join us for an transformative 3-day journey into Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) - because your mental health matters as much as the lives you save every day.
We understand the weight of the badge, the burden of the calls that stay with you, the silent battles fought long after the sirens fade. This isn't just another conference - it's a sanctuary for warriors who need respite, wisdom for healers who need healing.
Led by those who've walked in your boots - veteran first responders, mental health specialists, and CISM experts who understand that strength isn't just about endurance - it's about evolution.
Because tomorrow's heroes need today's healing. Together, we rise.
~ Together, we evolve." ~
https://icisfworldcongress.org/
K9 HERO CARD COLLECTION
2024 K9 Hero "WOOKIE"
2024 K9 Hero "ECHO"
So excited K9 Hero Cards included CIRT K9 Dozier as an example of one of their cards!
Congratulations!
CIRT K9 Dozier came from K9's For Freedom & Independence and is serving with Grain Valley PD, MO with his Handler Sgt Curtis VanderLinden.
oklahoma Therapy dogs relieve some 0f the law enforcement stress
IT'S K9'S LIKE "WILL" THAT
OKLAHOMA CITY POLICE SAY HAVE KEPT OFFICERS GOING WHEN THEY'VE SEEN THE UNTHINKABLE."
The 4-1-1 on Service dogs
When Carlos Laguna, was medically separated from the Marine Corps after serving with Operation Iraqi Freedom, he continued to experience debilitating flashbacks, blackouts and anxiety. Those symptoms eased when he connected with 8-month-old German boxer service dog Mattis, whom Laguna named after his former commander in Iraq, now U.S. Secretary of Defense Gen. James Mattis.
MEET CIRT K9 RYE
This is Rye, 7 mos German Shorthair Pointer. He will be going to the Kansas City PD, KS.
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NEW PODCAST - March 13, 2024
"Join us in this inspiring episode featuring Janeen Baggette, a retired Law Enforcement Officer and K9 Handler/Trainer with a remarkable dedication to service. As the founder of K9’s For Freedom & Independence, Janeen’s passion shines through her work, training Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) K9’s and Detection Dogs for agencies and organizations supporting our First Responders.
With an illustrious career spanning 27 years in Detection K9 training, 20 years in Service Dog training, and a wealth of experience in evaluating and training dogs for various specialized tasks, Janeen’s expertise is unparalleled. Her background in law
enforcement, disaster response, and military service adds unique insights to her
approach.
Discover how Janeen’s nonprofit organization came to be, driven by a commitment to excellence and a mission to exceed expectations. Learn about her invaluable
contributions in the areas such as Wilderness Search and Rescue, Explosives
Detection, service dog training for critical incidents and PTSD/TBI support, and much
more.
Tune in to explore Janeen Baggette’s extraordinary journey from combat zones to
compassion, from training service dogs to serving those who serve us. Prepare to be
inspired by her unwavering dedication to enhancing the capabilities of K9 partners in the line of duty and beyond.
This podcast episode will delve into Janeen Baggette’s fascinating background, her
extensive experience, and the impactful work she continues to do through K9’s For
Freedom & Independence." - Project Sapient, March 13, 2024
PROJECT SAPIENT PODCAST
CIRT K9 LOLA, Clay County Sheriff's Department
Have you ever heard the term Rescue dog? Are you one of many that believe your dog has a special purpose to be in your life?
This book is based upon the adventures of Police canine Lola. Join her for a day in the life of a C. I. R. T. (critical incident response team) member and participate in a ride along. Readers will truly enjoy the opportunity to see how Lola can bring a smile and show the behind the scenes effort to reassure the law enforcement family she works with and the public that needs her they are never alone. From Rescued to Rescuer Lola shows how to pay it forward as a graduate from K9's 4 FREEDOM & INDEPENDENCE in Collinsville Tx. to the Clay County Missouri Sheriff's office. A special behind the scenes look of how some hope and humor can come from anywhere in any form.
Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/b07o65s
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