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Milton retires police K9 officer ‘Kyro’

Milton police K9 “Kyro” with his handler, Officer Joshua Reece, in August 2019. The Milton City Council has approved retiring Kyro and selling him to Reece. MILTON POLICE DEPARTMENT via Facebook
Milton police K9 “Kyro” with his handler, Officer Joshua Reece, in August 2019. The Milton City Council has approved retiring Kyro and selling him to Reece. MILTON POLICE DEPARTMENT via Facebook
By David Ibata
Jan 24, 2020

After seven years of faithful service to Milton, a German Shepherd named Kyro has been retired as a police K9 officer and sold to his handler.

“It’s been recommended by a veterinarian that he be retired due to some health issues,” Milton police Capt. Shawn McCarty told the Milton City Council. “He’s still fine as a dog, but not as a police dog. His K9 handler has agreed to take care of him for the remainder of his life.”

The council approved a resolution retiring Kyro and directing that he live with former Milton police Officer Joshua Reece, who agreed to keep the dog as a personal pet. Because it was determined Kyro is personal property valued at $500 or less, no advertisements or bids were necessary.

Kyro was born and raised in the Netherlands and was trained as a dual-purpose K9, skilled in searches and apprehensions. “We want to thank Kyro for his service and we’re glad he’s staying in the family,” Mayor Joe Lockwood said.

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