Little Rock Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch: Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heatstroke
Date of Incident: July 14, 2015
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
K9 Titus died as the result of heat exhaustion following a lengthy track and take down of a subject wanted for stealing items from vehicles.
Titus located the subject, who then resisted arrest. Titus was released and subdued the subject, allowing officers to take him into custody. Immediately following the apprehension Titus started exhibiting signs of heat stress and was transported to Briarwood Animal Hospital, where he passed away.
K9 Titus had served with the Little Rock Police Department for three years and was assigned to the Downtown Division.