Sherman PD retires K-9 officer

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Posted: 1:00 PM Oct 2, 2008
Last Updated: 1:00 PM Oct 2, 2008
Reporter: KXII-TV Staff
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SHERMAN, Tex. -- After more than four years of service, one of Sherman’s K-9 officers is retiring.

Six-year-old Oskar has been a major asset to the department, helping with criminal convictions of drug dealers in the area.

Oskar was diagnosed with a form of canine diabetes a few years ago. While his health is fine right now, it is his age that is affecting his ability to perform.

Oskar has had two trainers during his time with the department. He will live with the first one for the rest of his life.

The Sherman Police Department has ordered a new K-9. No word on when he will arrive. Sherman police have one other k-9 officer.

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Posted by: Frank Location: Grayson on Oct 4, 2008 at 03:49 PM
How wonderful that an officer can adopt the K-9, because having spent a lot of time with GS dogs I know how much stress the dog would have been under with the wrong owners.Wondering if the Police Dept helps with his medical expenses ?

Posted by: dot on Oct 3, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Give that dog a big bone!

Posted by: shermanite Location: shertown on Oct 3, 2008 at 10:22 AM
WOOF WOOF! :)

Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 3, 2008 at 08:50 AM
dogs are great.

Posted by: OOTO Location: Texoma on Oct 3, 2008 at 08:38 AM
Thelma made a funny!

Posted by: Anon Location: Tx on Oct 2, 2008 at 11:07 PM
After a police dog is retired, it is best to place him with an officer who has handled a K9. These are not your everyday pets, and there is always the risk of a bite. Having one of these retired police dogs a real liability. It is not wise to just put them with an ordinary citizen. Good Luck Oskar!!!!!!!1

Posted by: midniteryder Location: Sherman on Oct 2, 2008 at 10:39 PM
COnsidering the training a police dog goes through, he may be better handled by his original trainer, or someone who has trained police dogs. Either way, Oskar should be in good hands. Wonder if he has his own trading card at Hot & Creamy donuts like the human officers have? (No, I'm not kidding)

Posted by: Dookey Location: Sherman on Oct 2, 2008 at 08:44 PM
Jess, yes the cops are the only one's to have them. They can be very dangerous in the wrong hands!

Posted by: Jess on Oct 2, 2008 at 03:23 PM
Wonder if they only allow cops to care for these dogs after they retire???

Posted by: Mom Location: Ok on Oct 2, 2008 at 02:32 PM
What a cute doggy.

Posted by: Thelma Location: Sherman on Oct 2, 2008 at 02:25 PM
Sit Ubu Sit.....Good Dog.

Posted by: Karen Location: Ardmore on Oct 2, 2008 at 01:55 PM
Enjoy your retirement Oskar! Job well done!

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