Vader
K9 Vader succumbed to heat-related injuries when the air conditioner and temperature monitoring alarm system failed in his handler's patrol vehicle.
K9 Vader was left in the patrol vehicle with the air conditioning running. When his handler returned, the air conditioning was not on, and the alarm had failed to activate. K9 Vader was taken to Arnold Animal Hospital and, after showing signs of improvement, was transferred to a 24-hour clinic, where he passed away that afternoon.
K9 Vader had served with the Arnold Police Department for three years.
Bio
- Breed Belgian Malinois
- Gender Male
- Age 4
- Tour 3 years
Incident Details
- Cause Heatstroke
- Incident Date Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsGodspeed Vader. We have your partner, department and blue line family in our hearts and prayers. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Bernadene Loemker, Director
Running 4 Heroes
September 27, 2024
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