It is with deep regret that the West Plains Police Department has lost a valued member of the Police Department. Canine Tuk was laid to rest after a final sendoff ceremony today at his Veterinarian’s Office. Several Officers were present to show their deep respect for the Service that Canine Tuk provided to the City of West Plains.
On Sunday, April 7, 2019 the Police Department medically retired Canine Tuk so he could have some quality time in his retirement. Tuk has been having some coordination issues as well as experiencing fatigue in his rear quarters. His handler advised that over the past two to three weeks he has not been as active.
The Veterinarian that overlooks our Canine Program indicated that Tuk was exhibiting typical early signs of degenerative myelopathy, described as an intervertebral disc disease. This disease is progressive at variable speeds. Over the past few months, Tuk has continued to deteriorate in his condition to the point where mobility was almost non-existent.
Tuk was born on March 2, 2010 where he was purchased by the City of West Plains on July 12, 2011. Tuk started his training in July 2011 and was in-service as a Canine Officer in March 2012 where he has been a member of the West Plains Police Department serving the community of West Plains with Honor and distinction since that time. Tuk has enjoyed his retirement and quality of life since he left the service to the City. He has been a loved member of his Canine Handler and Family.
The Canine Program is extremely beneficial and important to the West Plains Police Department and the Community that they serve. During his tenure, Tuk responded to 436 Calls of Service and has located 67.2 ounces of Meth, 12.6 pounds of Marijuana, 55 cases of Drug Paraphernalia, thirty Criminal Tracks with apprehensions and Drug Arrests. Tuk was also utilized for three weapon article seizures and seized over $1,322 in currency.
Tuk will be remembered by the members of the West Plains Police Department and support the great loss to his handler Officer Justin Brown and his family at this very difficult time.
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