Died 2/18/24
Handler – Captain Ward
Bartlesville Police Department (BPD) announced on Monday that K9 Borg was unexpectedly put to rest on February 18.BPD said that K9 Borg suffered from an inoperable medical emergency and was put to rest.K9 Borg and Captain Ward became a certified team in 2018. Borg was a dual-purpose K9 and served the City of Bartlesville until 2022, when he retired to a life of relaxation with Captain Ward’s wife and children. Borg continued to work by looking after Captain Ward’s family while he attended trainings, conferences, or anything else that took him away from home. Borg was a great protector and made everyone close to him feel safe, especially his family.K9 Borg was surrounded by love in his final moments from friends, family, and Captain Ward.BPD thanked K9 Borg for his service to Bartlesville and said that he will be forever missed.