Storm Dog Tactical

04/21/2026

EAST Group is truly among the best in the industry. If you have not had the opportunity to train at or with them, I highly recommend it. Their instructors are exceptional and second to none.

The average travel time to shooting ranges presents a significant market gap, with 62% of Black firearm owners citing a lack of nearby facilities as a barrier to participation. 82% of Black firearm owners would be very or extremely likely to utilize a conveniently located public range with reasonable fees.

Visit the report landing page for more insights, to download the Black American Gun Owners Report and to explore the affiliated R3 communications toolkit.

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04/19/2026

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Officers can release police dogs on violent, fleeing suspects – but if a warning is feasible, skipping it can be a problem

04/17/2026

The Storm Dog Tactical team has experienced a hectic week, launching a new school on Monday and addressing a court matter that required travel.

Expert testifies warning signs were ignored before fatal dog attack that killed 3-year-old Kingsley Wright

04/10/2026

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𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐦𝐛, 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞
Early this morning, Tuesday, April 7, a traffic stop led to the discovery of an active pipe bomb and the arrest of a 32-year-old man.

A Placer County Sheriff’s deputy initiated the stop in the commercial area near Industrial Avenue, just outside of Roseville. The deputy immediately noticed a suspicious metal pipe with end caps and a fuse sitting on the vehicle’s center console.

The driver and passenger were detained and safely removed from the immediate area. The Placer County Sheriff's Office Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was called to the area. Once on scene, EOD personnel conducted an x-ray and safely retrieved the device.

The device was determined to be an active pipe bomb.

A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine. Records checks also revealed the driver had multiple outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants.

The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Jacob Vanwagoner, was arrested and booked into the South Placer Jail on multiple charges, including possession of a destructive device, possession of a controlled substance, and his outstanding warrants. His bail was set at $590,000.

This incident highlights the vigilance and quick decision-making of our deputies. Great work by everyone involved in ensuring the safety of our community.

04/06/2026

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An appellate court reversed a drug conviction because an officer stretched a routine traffic stop just long enough for a K9 unit to arrive.

Read Chief Ken Wallentine's analysis here: https://trib.al/pGseiHq

03/04/2026

Looking forward to it!

03/04/2026

Subject: Advanced Patrol Dog School – Limited Enrollment

We have established dates for our 80‑Hour Advanced Patrol Dog School, an intensive program combining classroom instruction with extensive hands‑on field training. Enrollment for this course will be limited to the first eight registered K9 teams to ensure a high instructor‑to‑student ratio and maximum training value.

This course is designed for working K9 teams seeking to enhance operational readiness during advanced patrol‑related calls for service. A primary focus of the program is developing the handler’s ability to appropriately adjust standard K9 maintenance training to meet the demands of complex, real‑world operations. Understanding when and how to modify routine training is critical to achieving consistent, reliable performance in advanced patrol deployments.

Teams attending this school will leave with practical, immediately applicable concepts that directly support operational success in the field.

Additional details and registration information are available upon request. We encourage interested teams to register early due to limited availability. Send message for more information

03/04/2026

Subject: Advanced Patrol Dog School – Limited Enrollment

We have established dates for our 80‑Hour Advanced Patrol Dog School, an intensive program combining classroom instruction with extensive hands‑on field training. Enrollment for this course will be limited to the first eight registered K9 teams to ensure a high instructor‑to‑student ratio and maximum training value.

This course is designed for working K9 teams seeking to enhance operational readiness during advanced patrol‑related calls for service. A primary focus of the program is developing the handler’s ability to appropriately adjust standard K9 maintenance training to meet the demands of complex, real‑world operations. Understanding when and how to modify routine training is critical to achieving consistent, reliable performance in advanced patrol deployments.

Teams attending this school will leave with practical, immediately applicable concepts that directly support operational success in the field.

Additional details and registration information are available upon request. We encourage interested teams to register early due to limited availability. Send message for more information

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Respectfully,

Storm Dog Tactical Team

03/03/2026

We laid to rest an exceptional canine today, K9 Joker. He was a large malinois with an even bigger heart for his people. It was an honor to pair and train him with his handler. Rest easy, buddy! Special thanks to The Yancey Clinic of Veterinary Medicine. Your unwavering support for the working dog community does not go unnoticed.