In 1995 the “Oxnard Community K-9 Foundation”, a 501(C)(3), non-profit organization, was established. Since 1995 The Oxnard Police Department K-9 Unit has solely relied on the support of the community through donations and various annual fund raising events which are hosted by the Oxnard Community K-9 Foundation. This support is necessary to cover the ongoing operational costs of the K-9 Unit. The Foundation covers the cost of the police service dog, the training for the K-9 teams throughout their career with the unit, off-duty care, equipment, food and medical costs for all retired police service dogs.