A Police dog who served more than eight (8) years and even took a bullet for his handler, has received a full retirement ceremony in Indiana on Tuesday, according to Police.
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| Indiana State Police dog, Apache. Photo: ISP via fox59.com |
Apache, who has worked as one half of a K-9 unit with his partner Trooper Walter Butt since September 2016, was given a full retirement ceremony on Tuesday by the Indiana State Police, as disclosed via a statement by the Indiana State Police.
According to the Statement: “Earlier today, in a fun ceremony with his favorite people, Indiana State Police K9 Apache retired from duty. He will enjoy retirement as a family pet with his lifelong partner Trooper Walter Butt
In 2017 Apache stepped in front of his handler and took a bullet to the neck during an officer involved shooting. The suspect was apprehended, Apache fully recovered and returned to work 3 weeks later.
During his career he helped seized 954.28 pounds of illegal narcotics, 167 guns and 1.6 million dollars in drug money. He apprehended 77 criminals (77 civil & 7 bite).”
