Watch CBS News

Greeley Police Mourn Death Of Retired K9 Officer 'Darwin'

GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4) -- The Greeley Police Department is mourning the death of a retired K9 officer named Darwin.

K9 Darwin via greeley police department
(credit: Greeley Police Department)

"It's with great sadness we announce the passing of retired K9 Darwin," the police department tweeted. "He passed away last night after enjoying a few years in retirement."

 

K9 Darwin via greeley police department
(credit: Greeley Police Department)

Police said the photos they shared of K9 Darwin showed "a small portion of the drugs, guns and dangerous criminals Darwin got off our streets."

K9 Darwin via greeley police department
(credit: Greeley Police Department)

Officials said Darwin was their second K9 at the Greeley Police Department.

K9 Darwin via K9 Darwin via greeley police departmentpd 4
(credit: Greeley Police Department)

"Darwin had a huge impact on our city!" officials said.

 

 

 

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.