Only Female CHP K-9 Officer Patrols Central Coast

(Photos: California Highway Patrol)

By John Palminteri of KEYT News

California Highway Patrol Officer Julie Jensen and her partner Edy are on patrol locally and Jensen is the only female CHP K-9 officer in the state.

Jensen and Edy, a Belgian Malinois, have been on several high-profile stops involving drugs, weapons and joint operations on the recent search for Montecito home invasion suspects, and a Goleta bank robber.

Jensen grew up as a Santa Ynez High 4-H student and went on to UC Santa Barbara before embarking on what is now a 24-year career with the CHP.

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