Died – 7/16/20
Handler – Officer Tom Emmons
University Police Mourns Loss Of K9 Officer, Struck by Vehicle While Working
Officials with the University of Nevada, Reno say a K9 officer died on Thursday. University Police Chief Todd Renwick released this statement below: “It is with an extremely heavy heart and a lot of emotion that we lost our fellow officer, friend and family member, Bonnie. Bonnie, a K9 officer whose handler is Officer Tom Emmons, was working a shooting off Sutro Street in Reno at approximately 1215 hours, Thursday, July 16, 2020. Bonnie had entered the roadway on Sutro and was struck by a vehicle. She was rushed to the Animal Emergency Center where she passed. “Rest in peace, Bonnie. Your dedication to us, our community, and your handler will never be forgotten.” Officials said University Police, along with partnering agencies and the university community, mourn the loss of this trusted companion, friend and family member.