New Canaan Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Sunday, April 7, 2013
Add to My HeroesRocky
K9 Rocky died after choking on a ball during a training exercised with his handler.
During the exercised he was given his usual ball as a reward and it became lodged in his throat. His handler attempted to remove the blockage but was unable to open an air passage.
K9 Rocky had served with the New Canaan Police Department for only six months.
Bio
- Breed German Shepherd
- Gender Male
- Age 3
- Tour 6 months
Incident Details
- Cause Asphyxiation
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View all 112 ReflectionsIt will be my privilege to ride in memory of Rocky on the Law Enforcement United Ruff Ride honoring fallen Law Enforcement K-9s.
Rest easy Rocky. Good boy!!
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