He 'Exemplified The Very Best Of Police Service': Manalapan Police Mourn Retired K9

MANALAPAN, NJ — The local community is mourning the passing of a beloved police K9.

On Monday afternoon, the Manalapan Township Police Department announced the passing of retired K9 Grim, a "dedicated public servant and cherished member of our law enforcement family."

Since their graduation from the Ewing Township Canine Academy Class #3 in December 2015, K9 Grim served alongside his handler, retired Patrolman Adam Sosnowski, to help protect the Manalapan community with "unwavering courage, dedication, and professionalism."

Whether tracking suspects, locating evidence, or supporting fellow officers, K9 Grim "exemplified the very best of police service," police said.

After retiring from active duty in 2024, Grim enjoyed a well-earned retirement surrounded by the love and companionship of the Sosnowski family, to whom police have extended their condolences.

"The Manalapan Township Police Department would like to thank K9 Grim for his years of faithful service to the residents of Manalapan Township," police said.