| Police dog is remembered | lcox | | Updated: 2013-09-20 11:25:49 |  | | | Marko poses with Officer Phil Yarnell, handler and head trainer for the Springfield Police Service Dog Unit. On September 2, 2013, the retired police service dog passed away at the age of 12. In Markos 9-year career serving the department, he had approximately 550 narcotic search deployments and about 400 patrol deployments. He was responsible for locating 53 suspects, several weapons and many lost and stolen items. He also assisted with cash seizures of approximately $15,000. Appreciated by the department for his service, Marko was buried at the Police Service Dog Memorial on S. Lone Pine. |
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