Alabama Department of Corrections, Alabama
End of Watch Saturday, July 20, 2019
Add to My HeroesJake
K9 Jake died as the result of being exposed to a substance believed to be the synthetic cannabinoid Fluoro ADB while performing a narcotics detection assignment at the Staton Correctional Facility.
They were performing a search for contraband in B Dorm when K9 Jake alerted on a powdery substance. He immediately became unresponsive and was rushed to the prison's health care unit where nurses performed CPR and administered an IV. He was ultimately taken to the Auburn University Veterinary Clinic where he died two days later on July 20th, 2019.
K9 Jake had served with the Alabama Department of Corrections for five years.
Bio
- Breed Belgian Malinois
- Gender Male
- Age 6
- Tour 5 years
Incident Details
- Cause Exposure to toxins
- Incident Date Thursday, July 18, 2019
Most Recent Reflection
View all 49 ReflectionsJake, may peace be with you on your new journey. Thank you for your service. Rest easy, noble one. To Jake's handler, Sgt. Jones, my heart goes out to you. Thank you for your service, as well.
J. S. Simmons
ADOC Info Systems
August 8, 2019
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