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Handler – Lt. White
Retired K9 Wynne Passes
“It is with great regret and sadness that I report the passing of our retired K9, Wynne. From 2007 to 2015 I had the privilege to work in one of the most rewarding jobs any officer could have. I was lucky enough to be selected as our agency’s 3rd ever K9 handler in 2007 and began training with my new partner, Wynne, in May of that year. It was the beginning of a long and rewarding partnership. By the time of his retirement, we had worked 64 Penn State home games, provided dignitary protection for sitting Presidents, Vice-Presidents, former presidents, and governors. We responded to assist other agencies in the region with bomb threats, bombings, and critical incidents. The hours could be long but the work was important and rewarding. Throughout the long hours for many of these calls, K9 Wynne worked tirelessly to keep our community safe. He loved his job and was never happier than when he was working in his role as an explosive detection K9. Despite the long hours sometimes demanded of his role, K9 Wynne never quit and never gave his job less than the effort it needed. I could always count on him to keep me and my fellow officers safe and get us home at the end of day to our families. When it was time to retire in 2015, K9 Wynne became a treasured member of my family showing care, patience and love for my family. He was diagnosed soon after retirement with neurological disorder which he fought with the same persistence he brought to his job. He persevered and survived until last night when I had to make one of the toughest decisions I’ve had to make. It was time to say goodbye to a partner and member of my personal and professional family I’d grown to love and trust. He will be missed.” Thank you K9 Wynne for your dedicated service. You were a loyal partner and faithful friend- With love from your PSUPD family. Lt. White was K9 Rigz’s Handler.
