09/28/2026
End of Watch: K9 Vaughan 🐾💙
With incredibly heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of K9 Vaughan, a 5-year-old Dutch Shepherd and deeply loved member of our department.
Vaughan passed away unexpectedly at home following an illness. At just five years old, he was still an active-duty K9 and had faithfully served our department and community for the past four years.
For those who had the privilege of knowing Vaughan, he was so much more than the badge he wore or the work he performed.
He was a partner. A protector. A constant companion. And, above all, he was family.
For four years, Vaughan reported for duty beside his handler, ready to serve without hesitation. Their partnership was built on countless hours of training, trust, and time spent together — but the bond between a K9 and handler extends far beyond a shift or a patrol car. At the end of every workday, Vaughan went home as a beloved member of the family.
His loss was sudden, unexpected, and far too soon.
Today, there is an empty place in a patrol car, in our department, and most painfully, in the home and heart of the handler who loved him.
We are grateful for every day we were given with Vaughan and for the four years he devoted to protecting the community he served. Although his time with us was much shorter than anyone could have imagined, the impact he made and the memories he leaves behind will remain.
Please keep Vaughan’s handler, family, and our entire department in your thoughts as we mourn the loss of one of our own.
Rest easy, Vaughan.
You were a good boy, a faithful partner, and a loyal friend. Your work here is done. We’ll take the watch from here. 💙🐾
K9 Vaughan
5 years old | 4 years of dedicated service
End of Watch: 9/26/2026