PLANO (1080 KRLD) - Police in Plano are mourning the loss of one of their four-legged officers.
K9 Dio passed away after a long illness. The German Shepherd retired back in September.
The department said he started his tour of duty in August of 2015. During his career, he helped with 83 arrests and physically took down four people, including a suspect that robbed a motel at knife-point. He is also credited with finding several violent offenders.
He was certified in narcotics and police said he never missed a find.
Dio and his handler will be recognized by the department for their service at an upcoming awards ceremony.
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