Southington Police K-9 Damon Passes Away at Age 14

Southington Police photo: K-9 Damon.

The Southington Police Department has announced the passing of Police K-9 Damon.

K-9 Damon passed away on July 21, after having served the Southington Police Department from Nov. 22, 2004 until his retirement on Nov. 13, 2013.

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K-9 Damon served the department and the citizens of Southington with honor and distinction, the department said in a statement Thursday. K-9 Damon and his handler, Officer Stephen Salerno assisted with many investigations including building searches, evidence recovery, drug arrests and missing person’s cases.

K-9 Damon was 14 years old at the time of his passing.