K9 Koda, Midvale Police Department, Utah

K9 Koda

Midvale Police Department, Utah

End of Watch Friday, January 1, 2010

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Koda

K9 Koda was shot and killed while attempting an apprehension of a burglary suspect near the intersection of 6700 South and Acoma Road.

Koda had been released when the man disobeyed commands to stop and continued to flee. Just as he was about to bite the subject turned and shot Koda in the twice. Koda's handler and another officer returned fire, killing the subject.

Koda had served with the Midvale Police Department for 18 months.

Bio

Breed Belgian Malinois
Gender Male
Age 3
Tour Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

apprehension

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Lord God of unfailing love, to those families of our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a Law Enforcement K-9 family member, Shot and Killed in the Line-of-Duty, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. Amen.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

“And ALL flesh shall see the salvation of God.” [Luke 3:6 ESV]

“For NOT ALL flesh is the same, but there is one kind for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish.” [1 Corinthians 15:39 ESV]

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” [Matthew 25:23 ESV]

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department [1974 – 1998]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained Christian Global Outreach Minister No. 36526
Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA

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