Kings County Sheriff’s Office K-9 ‘Dash’ passes away
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Kings County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday the passing of retired K-9 Dash.
Dash began his career with the Sheriff’s Office and handler, Senior Deputy Fausnett on May 19, 2017.
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Officials say Dash’s career, he was instrumental in the apprehension of hundreds of subjects. In November 2017, just a few months after being assigned to patrol, K-9 Dash, was shot in the line of duty assisting in the apprehension of a homicide suspect.
After an extensive recovery, the Sheriff’s Office says Dash returned to work and resumed his patrol duties with Senior Deputy Fausnett and continued to protect and serve the citizens of Kings County.
Dash’s service to Kings County was called on in January 2021 when deputies said he helped apprehend a suspect in a high-speed chase.
On May 15, 2022, Dash retired from service and was gifted to Senior Deputy Fausnett to live out the remainder of his life. on Monday, Dash passed away during a surgical procedure.
On social media, the Kings County Sheriff’s Office wrote “we would like to thank Dash for his commitment and service to Kings County and always having the backs of our deputies.”
