Deputy Rivera and K-9 Partner Van Snapp

Deputy Rivera and his K-9 partner "Van Snapp" are assigned to the contract city of Palm Desert.  Deputy Rivera has been with the Sheriff's Department for 10 years.  Deputy Rivera and "Van Snapp" were partnered together in December of 2007.  Van Snapp is a 5 year old Belgian Malinois from Holland, and is cross trained for patrol and narcotics detection.