Mike was a well respected member of the Department and well known throughout the State for his experience and expertise with police service dogs. Officer McLaughlin joined the Foster City Police Department in 1989 after serving five years in the United States Army. He graduated as the “Top Student” from the San Francisco Police Department Academy in May, 1989. During his career, Mike received numerous commendations and accolades from the public. In April 2006, Mike was credited with saving the life of a 25 year-old man by administering CPR. In March 2008, he was one of three officers who rescued an intoxicated driver who had driven her car into the Foster City lagoon. This life saving action was recognized in 2009 by the Peninsula Council of Lions Clubs, when Officer McLaughlin received their Heroism Award. Officer McLaughlin served as a canine officer for 16 years, starting in 1993 and had five different service dogs during his career. He competed locally and internationally with his canine partners and regularly took high honors during annual canine trials held in the local area.
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