Video: Sarasota police pay tribute to retired K-9 that died unexpectedly
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Sarasota Police Department gathered on Tuesday to bid farewell to retired K-9 Bronson who passed away unexpectedly.
Staff at SPD lined the street outside their headquarters and raised their hands in salute as police and deputy patrol cars passed by with their lights and sirens on in tribute to Bronson.
Bronson served with SPD from 2014 to 2021 with Officer Jacob Nelson.
Courtesy: Sarasota Police Department
During his career, Bronson was deployed 450 times and helped in numerous cases, including homicides, attempted murders, aggravated assaults, kidnappings, and sexual batteries.
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He also took part in community demonstrations.
Courtesy: Sarasota Police Department
Bronson also worked with SWAT, the U.S. Marshals, and provided mutual aid with the Manatee and Sarasota County Sheriff's Offices.
In 2018, K-9 Bronson won first place in the Gulf Coast Police K-9 Competition and received a Meritorious Service Award from the U.S. Marshals and a Commission Recognition from the city of Sarasota.
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