This is a very fun group of people, said Crane. For more information, call the Foundation at 755-0545. When Saginaw police officer Joaquin Guerrero and Rookie, his police dog, take the stage, they re there to put on a show with a message. Precinct 131 is a substance abuse program for pre-school to fifth grade, said Guerrero. They travel primarily to schools and churches with Precinct 131, which gets its name from Rookie s badge number.
Rookie is a natural born actor.
He s a big ham, said Guerrero. Everybody thinks his reactions are rehearsed, but they re not. The show also features a number of puppets, including a Rookie puppet. Guerrero came up with the idea for the puppet and approached Puppet Production, the company that developed the McGruff puppet. They liked the idea and after a year of work, completed the Rookie puppet, which they are now marketing on a national basis.