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Retired Police K-9 Dies After Years Of Service In Anne Arundel County

A retired police K-9 died after years of service in Anne Arundel County. Officers remembered the dog as a devoted worker and loyal partner.

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The Anne Arundel County Police Department on Wednesday announced the death of Loki, a retired member of the agency's K-9 unit. Loki is pictured above with Cpl. Mike Meadows, his partner of seven years.
The Anne Arundel County Police Department on Wednesday announced the death of Loki, a retired member of the agency's K-9 unit. Loki is pictured above with Cpl. Mike Meadows, his partner of seven years. (Courtesy of the Anne Arundel County Police Department)

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — A retired K-9 died after seven years of service with the Anne Arundel County Police Department. The agency announced the news Wednesday.

The dog, named Loki, worked with Cpl. Mike Meadows. After Loki retired last year, he continued to live with Meadows and his family.

A retired K-9 from the Anne Arundel County Police Department died recently. The dog is pictured above with his partner, Cpl. Mike Meadows. (Courtesy of the Anne Arundel County Police Department)

"Loki was a strong, smart, loyal member of our agency," the police department said on Facebook. "Thank you, Loki for your years of devoted service and for making Anne Arundel County a safer place. Please continue to watch over your beloved partner and be with us all."

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More photos of Loki and Meadows are posted here.

Loki and Meadows, pictured above, worked together for seven years until the dog retired in 2021. (Courtesy of the Anne Arundel County Police Department)

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