Beaverton Police Mourn Death of Retired K-9 Officer

The Beaverton Police Department is mourning the death of Jago, a K-9 officer who had retired in November. Jago had been with the department for more than eight years.

Jago joined the department in June 2005 and was partnered with Officer Ken Magnus. The two of them responded to 2,929 calls for service and spent 383 hours on K-9-related calls.

The two of them were inseparable, according to the department. Jago went to work every day with Magnus. ate when he ate, slept when he slept.

"Jago was his partner, protector, friend, and dog," the department said.

Jago was diagnosed with arthritis in 2006 but, Magnus worked with him to get special treatment that kept him on the force.

On Friday, Magnus held his head in his hands with his paws resting over his arms. He looked into his eyes and saw the pain leave his broken body. He told Jago he was a good boy for the last time.

Photos courtesy Beaverton Police Department.