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Roane County Sheriff K9 “Rad” passes away
A well known East Tennessee K9 “Rad” has passed away after 10 years in law enforcement. Rad had served 7 of his 10 years with the Roane County Sheriff’s Office with his handler Det. Art Wolff. Rad was 12 years old and was bitten by a snake in 2015, and according to the Wolff family had other health concerns. Rad also worked with dozens of other police departments across East Tennessee. “Radimir was an amazing working partner, from the time he was just a puppy, well into old age. Big, bold, loyal, determined, and ever willing to work. He lived to work and please his handlers. We had some very special years together. Many memorable searches, where he touched so many lives. He was a tribute to his sire’s legacy. His tracking skills surprised even us sometimes, following a long track a week after pouring rains. His human remains detection skills were, without question, impeccable. He was always a professional in everything he did. Able to apprehend bad guys, console grieving parents, play with cub scouts, and without a doubt was the star of the Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s and Kid’s Academies. There were so many searches, so many memorable moments. The Norris lake searches, the tournament fisher, the three mile hike along the white water to get to the search area, and then, of course, the NC excursions. He excelled in everything he did. When he had to step up and take over as patrol dog, like everything else, his heart and soul went into making sure his handler was safe. Thank you to our teammates, and those who helped us train, helped us to mold him into the amazing dog he was. He worked for us, protected us, and loved us without question. He will be deeply missed and leave a huge hole in our hearts.” -Janet & Art Wolff
