Police dogs, or more popularly called “K-9”, are dogs that are specially trained to give assistance to the police force in detecting explosives, drugs or even in completing search and rescue operations. Apart from their roles in locating things and people, these pups are also trained to attack criminals and potentially dangerous persons.
The most common breeds trained to be K-9 are German Shepherd dogs, Dutch Shepherd dogs, Bloodhound and Belgian Malinois. These breeds are known for their strength, robust build, and agility.
Just like their human counterparts, police dogs have a tough job to do. They also place their lives on the line whenever they need to complete missions that are meant to keep everyone safe and free from harm. This is why when police dogs retire from service, they are also given the tribute they deserve after serving the community with bravery and loyalty.
One Belgian Malinois K-9 named Bruno is finally retiring from the Arizona police department he has been working with. His seven years in service and unbending loyalty were rewarded with a tasty treat and a heartwarming message from the people he has worked with.
On his last day on duty, his handler, Officer Roger Reynolds let the doggo enjoy a sweet and cool ice cream sandwich as the dispatcher announced a special message for the retiring K-9 through a radio transmission.
Their message of gratitude and love for this doggo is something that truly touches the heart.
“This transmission is for K-9 Bruno,” the dispatcher said. “He has just finished his last shift on duty and is now headed for retirement. Thank you for your seven years of service. Thank you for all your hard work and for making sure your handler got home safe every night.”
When Bruno joined the police force in September 2013, everybody loved him for being such a good boy. The Belgian Malinois was imported from Czechoslovakia and was eventually trained to be nationally certified in spotting narcotics, detecting explosives and patrol strategies.
Seven years later and after helping to seize approximately $1 million in narcotics, Bruno has finally reached retirement and is now ready to relax and enjoy each day without having to sniff for drugs or explosives. As the dispatcher said, this fantastic accomplishment definitely deserves “some much-earned belly rubs.”
His contribution to the police department is something that the officers truly appreciated. He is surely going to be missed now that he will no longer visit the station daily.
Although Bruno is now retired, the department has still two K-9 in their unit named Justin and Diesel. Bruno’s legacy shall live on in these two as they follow this amazing doggo’s steps in assisting the police of Oro Valley in detecting drugs and catching bad guys.
The dispatcher, on behalf of all the police officers at the department, gave a heartfelt message of gratitude for the brave Bruno.
“You can now chase rabbits instead of bad guys,” said the dispatcher. “The officers of this department will miss you. Enjoy your retirement.”
Bruno is definitely an awesome K-9 and we are one with the Oro Valley Police Department in celebrating this brave and loyal dog’s service for the community.
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