Veteran Police Dog Dies After 10 Years Of Service

BIRMINGHAM, AL - One of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's veteran K-9 Troopers has passed away. Roscoe, a 12-year-old Belgium Malinois, passed away today, his off day. He began his career with the department in 2008, and he and his handler, Trooper Timothy Snyder, conducted thousands of narcotic traffic stops with numerous arrests and money seizures.

Recently, Roscoe participated in a special operation which led to the arrests of several individuals thanks to his work in identifying illegal narcotics.

Photo of Roscoe and Trooper Snyder courtesy of ALEA