The Henry County Police Department is retiring a pair of Belgian Malinois dogs from service due to health concerns.
The move was made official by a vote of the Henry County Board of Commissioners at its July 7 regular meeting. Leroy and Lucas, both nine years of age, have served the community for six years with their main function involving drug detection, according to officials. A statement was issued by the Locust Grove Veterinary Clinic affirming that the animals are medically impaired and their service performance is sufficiently diminished to warrant their retirement.
They will be leased to their HCPD handlers, Sgt. Kyle Ramsey and Sgt. Nick Jackson, at a cost of one dollar per year for ten years.
