# Jeff talks to the founder of Shield 616

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Podcast: [The Police K9 Training Podcast with Jeff Meyer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-police-k9-training-podcast-with-jeff-meyer-6700630)
Published: 2026-03-25T14:12:46+00:00
Episode link: https://jeffmeyer1.podbean.com/e/shield-616-brings-all-day-rifle-armor-topgolf-surprise-to-colorado-canine-conference/
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## Resource

On this episode of the Police K9 Training Podcast host Jeff Meyer speaks with Jake Skifsted, founder of the nonprofit Shield 616. Jake shares the origin of the organization after his experiences responding to active shooter events in Colorado Springs and explains how Shield 616 rapidly grew into a nationwide mission to provide life-saving equipment and community support to first responders. Listeners hear specifics about the Colorado K9 Conference in mid-June, including Shield 616’s special event: a Topgolf tournament and dinner on June 16th provided through donations for conference attendees. J To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at: JeffMeyer1@outlook.com To see more about Jeff and the classes that are offered go to: www.Policek9Training.net Thanks to this shows sponsors: AceK9.com ______________________________________________________________________________ KATS K9 Record Keeping www.katsplatinum.com ______________________________________________________________________________ Ray Allen K9 https://www.rayallen.com/ ____________________________________________________________________________ The Next Level K9 https://www.thenextlevelk9.com/ _____________________________________________________________________________ For information about the Colorado K9 Conference https://coloradok9conference.com/

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