Austin, TX – Cedar Park K-9 Officer Justin Gower lost his K-9, Rogue, in the line of duty in 2021.
He said Rogue had a rare disease that goes undetected until acute symptoms arise, and it’s typically too late. Rogue died during a training exercise.
Rogue passed away during a training session, highlighting the strong bond between police dogs and their handlers, who often spend more time together than with their own families.
Efforts are underway to establish a memorial on the Capitol grounds near the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial to honor all police dogs that have fallen in the line of duty.
Source: kxan.com
