Tustin honors K-9 Rokey and hears public comment on local military-history museum
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Summary
The council recognized Tustin Police Department K-9 Rokey on his retirement and heard a public comment from Pete Beatty about ongoing efforts to create a Tustin Military History nonprofit and museum; closed session reported no reportable action.
The Tustin City Council opened its presentations by recognizing Rokey, a 10-year-old Belgian Malinois serving with the Tustin Police Department since 2018, and thanked his handler, Officer Eric Kent, for 15 years of service as a K-9 handler.
Chief Toles and other department speakers summarized Rokey—s record. The department cited dozens of deployments and specific recoveries during Rokey—s service — including seized firearms and controlled substances — and said Rokey contributed to suspect apprehensions and community outreach events. Handler Officer Eric Kent spoke briefly and emotionally about his time as a handler and the value of the K-9 program.
During public input, resident Pete Beatty told the council he will provide monthly updates about the Tustin Military History nonprofit and invited interested residents to subscribe at tustinmilitaryhistory.com. Beatty described past successful events at the South Hangar and said he is working with city staff and national groups on museum planning.
The City Attorney reported the council had "taken no reportable action" during the earlier closed session.
The council closed presentations and moved on to routine business.
