Crime & Safety
Gaithersburg Police K9 Officer Passes Away
K9 Max joined the force at one year old and faithfully served the Gaithersburg community for eight-and-a-half years.
GAITHERSBURG, MD — K9 Max, the Gaithersburg Police Department's first cross-trained dog, has passed away, officials announced on Thursday. He was 12-and-a-half years old.
"Our Canine Unit is mourning the passing of a retired member of the team," the department said in a Facebook post.
The canine joined the force at one year old and faithfully served the Gaithersburg community for eight-and-a-half years until his retirement in 2015. Officer Eastman was his partner.
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"K9 Max was the department's first cross-trained dog, and made a major impact in Gaithersburg and the surrounding area," the department said.
Losing a four-legged best friend and partner is tough. But I think it's safe to say that Max is running around and enjoying an unlimited supply of dog bones and squeaky toys in Doggie Heaven.
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Even K9 Max thinks it's too bright out! Be cool like Max and stay in the shade and stay hydrated! pic.twitter.com/vvhgl0TIgT
— Gaithersburg Police (@GPDNews) August 27, 2016
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