Lower Merion Police K9 Retires After 11 Years Of Service

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA — A longtime member of the Lower Merion Police force has retired.

The Lower Merion FOP Lodge 28 announced Lower Merion Police K9 Murphy has retired.

Murphy was with the department for 11 years, which the FOP said is a long time to serve for a K9 officer.

Murphy worked with Officer Gerard Bellew, and the two conducted a search for a discarded firearm on Murphy's next to last day of service, according to the FOP.

"Officer Bellew is a dedicated professional and his stewardship of K9 partner Murphy reflects that," the FOP said. "During his career he established a reputation for evidence recovery, including firearms used in violent crimes. We hope K9 Murphy enjoys rest and good health."