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Memorials to Fallen K-9s

2002 page 2
F.A.S.T. Co. donates cards to all partners of all working dogs/horses

Dept. addresses available for those who want to send condolences to officers. See below

In Loving Memory of
K-9 NERO
February 17, 2002

Partner:
Trooper (Ret.) Jerry Schenck
Nebraska State Patrol
Grand Island, NE

A special thanks to Trooper Mark Williams,
and reporter Sarah Schulz for their help
in accomplishing this site & cards. Cards mailed 2/21/02.
3/11/02- (6 mo. 911 anniversary)
Thank you Mark, glad the cards arrived, hope they will help
heal your heart and give you support of others. We ned
heroes like and and NERO during these days of war.

Retired State Patrol dog dies
Dutch shepherd Nero was the first patrol dog to join Troop C
By "Sarah Schulz" <sschulz@theindependent.com>
T he Independent.Com
http://www.theindependent.com/stories/021902/new_nero19.html

Retired Nebraska State Patrol dog Nero, who was known for his drug seizures, died suddenly Sunday afternoon. Jerry Schenck, the retired trooper who handled Nero, said the dog was about 13 years old and had been in good health. He suffered an embolism, which caused his body to fill with blood, Schenck said. Nero, a Dutch shepherd, was the first patrol dog to join Troop C, which has its headquarters in Grand Island.
He began his work in May 1992 with the badge number 337R and retired with Schenck in December 1997. During his six years of service, he helped seize approximately fifty million dollars worth of drugs. Schenck said, "Drugs were his forte, he was a great drug dog." He was also used to track suspects in buildings or large open areas and was trained to protect Schenck and other law enforcement agents. Nero also loved children. Schenck said he often took the dog to schools to give demonstrations and to talk about the dangers of drug abuse. He said he could let Nero go into a crowd of children to play and be petted, which is a rare trait for a police service dog. "He loved going to schools," Schenck said. The duo also had a business for a few years called Nero the Hero, he said. Together, they did drug searches at schools. "As Nero got older, I let him be a dog," he said. No special services are planned for Nero. Schenck said he buried the dog on Monday on his acreage at 1030 McMartin Ave. "I buried him as my family," he said. In an e-mail sent to The Independent on Monday, Schenck wrote, "Nero was my friend and partner, and he left me with many, many great memories."

Lt. Mike Kerby-& M. Williams
3600 N. Academy Rd.
Grand Island, NE 68801
308.385.6030 308.385.6000

In Loving Memory of
K-9 LARS
November, 1992 -February 22, 2002

Deputy Lucian C. Hudson
Erie County Sheriff's Department
Erie County Sheriff's Office
10 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 858-7088

If you want to do drugs..
.there's nothing to fear, but "Fur" itself!

Lars was born in Czech Republic and purchased by the sheriff's office with drug seizure money. Brought to the U.S. Deputy Hudson and Lars were together 6 years. Earned their NYS-BMP certification as a police K-9 team. Lars trained in area & building searches, criminal apprehenson, tracking, crowd control, officer protection and drug detection

cards used at memorial service, photos:

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Erie County Sheriff’s K-9 Dog “Lars” Died Unexpectedly
From Natural Causes
Erie County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Dog “Lars” a 10 year old Czech Republic German Shepherd died unexpectedly from natural causes on Saturday, February 16, 2002. Lars was the first trained duel purpose (patrol and narcotics) K-9 dog in the history of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. He was trained to the level of ZVV1 in the Czech Republic and received his narcotics training at the Amsel Kennels, under the direction of Owen Tober of Akron, New York. The K-9 Dog worked with Federal, State and Local law Enforcement agencies:
FBI, DEA, State Police and Town and Village Police Depts. Lars and his handler did many K-9 Demonstrations at the Erie County Fair, local schools, Boy and Girl Scout meetings and Senior Citizen groups. The K-9 Drug Awareness Program for Middle and High Schools evolved as a result of having this specialized K-9 Dog. Lars was trilingual, he understood his commands in Czech, German and in English. During his long career the K-9 Dog alerted on large amounts of Marijuana, Crack Cocaine, Cocaine, Heroin, and a variety of other drugs. Some of the most memorable finds he was involved in are:

• 26 Kilos of Cocaine in suitcase for the DEA.
• Two suit-cases with 15 lbs. Marijuana - Buffalo International Airport.
• 65 hits of Heroin hidden in engine compartment of Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck.
• The first time, after Lars finished narcotics school, he assisted the Career Criminal Task Force, found $4700.00 in cash & 2 oz. of Crack Cocaine.
• Apprehension of suspect hiding in soybean field in the Village of Springville.

Lars and his handler also did many demonstrations for schools and organizations. K-9 Dog Lars was placed in service from June of 1994 until February of 2002. Deputy Sheriff L. C. Hudson, handler for Lars, will have a Sheriff’s Office , to be held March 20, 2002 at 11:00 a.m., at the Colden Fire hall,
Town of Colden. The Colden Fire hall: Rt 240
(State Road) Corner Gutkunst Road, Town of Colden

Thanks to Officer Kevin Retzer & Lou for all you help.

Memorial Service

No. 3

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In Loving Memory of
K-9 SASHA
February 22, 2002

Handler,
Officer Kent Reisenauer
The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Police
800 South Main St. - Ananconda, MT 59711 - 406.563.5241

E-MAIL RECEIVED 5/9/02
Thought I would send a note in reference Kent and Sasha.
I went through the K-9 academy in Texas with them.
They worked very well together. I know that she will be missed very much and never forgotten!!!!!!!!! Thank you very much. ~Deputy Ray E. Goetz
CATRON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. RESERVE, NM
101 Main Street - Reserve, NM 87830
Mailing Address P.O. Box 467 - Reserve, NM 87830
Telephone Numbers (505) 533-6222 Fax (505) 533-6722

Drug-sniffing police dog shot
The Missoulian newspaper Ananconda Leader

ANACONDA - Someone fatally shot the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County police department's drug-sniffing dog "Sasha" and dumped the body near her handler's home, law enforcement officials confirmed Wednesday. Investigators have made no arrests and have not determined if the killing was revenge by drug dealers, Chief Tom Blaz said."We haven't had any recent cases that were a direct result of working the drug dog, but it was no secret that's what the dog was," Blaz said. Sasha, a 3 1/2-year-old female black Labrador, had been shot once in the head, probably at close range, Assistant Police Chief Mark Blaskovich said. The body was left in an area next to Interstate 90 often used to dump animal carcasses and other refuse. The department made no announcement of the killing, and officials still withheld some information Wednesday. Blaz confirmed the death only after area residents called a number of news organizations, who inquired about the dog's death. Sasha's handler, Officer Kent Reisenauer, said she disappeared Friday after he let her out for exercise. He lives in Opportunity, just west of Interstate 90, and said Sasha's body was found about 1 1/2 miles away. An area resident out for a walk found the body and called him. "She never left the yard, or if she did she didn't go far," Reisenauer said Wednesday. He declined to speculate on who killed Sasha. Blaz would not say whether investigators recovered the slug from the dog's body. Blaskovich said the body was near the carcasses of two calves that had been there some time, but said it was unlikely that Sasha was shot by a rancher for chasing livestock. "Normally the owners (of livestock) would shoot the dog and call us," he said. Blaskovich said the department acquired Sasha from Texas almost two years ago at a cost of about $3,400 for training and transportation.

The Police Department consists of a Chief of Law Enforcement,
Assistant Chief, 19 patrol officers, two detectives and one part-time
community service officer. In order to assist in the enforcement of
federal, state and county ordinances, the department is also involved
in mutual aid agreements with

State of Montana

Montana State Hospital

Montana State Prison

Montana Highway Patrol

Southwest Montana Drug Task Force

6 full time/4 part time dispatchers

1 civil clerk operate the 911 Dispatch Center

Cards & letter sent to Chief Tom Blaz 3/9/02 for Officer Reisenauer.
Received a wonderful email from Officer Reisenauer, who promised a follow up of investigation. Thank you for the email...that's what it's all about...to let you know others care. The power of the Internet!

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