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DIED 7/16/24
HANDLER – Sgt. Luey
RETIRED K-9 FOR OSAGE NATION POLICE DEPARTMENT DIES
The Osage Nation Police Department regrets to inform you of the passing of Retired K-9 Arrak, also known as Arc. Due to unforseen medical complications, the decision to allow Arc to cross the rainbow bridge was made on the afternoon of July 16th.If you can recall one of our previous posts, we announced Arc’s retirement almost two years ago. Arc worked his final shift on October 1st, 2022. Arc was a big part of our team at the Osage Nation Police Department for 7 ½ years. Arrak “Arc” was born on June 4th of 2013 in the Netherlands. At the age of 2 he was imported by Torchlight K9 where he was trained and then purchased by ONPD. His first handler was promoted and in July of 2019 he was partnered with Sgt. Luey until his retirement October of 2022. Arc was nominated for American Humane Hero Dog Awards and had his photo printed in a coloring book for kids by Protecting K9 Heros. Arc had a kennel placed in Skiatook when he was brought to the Osage Nation PD. It was a safe and discreet place where he could be a normal dog during his time off. Chris and Heather Huston would help watch over Arc when his partner was away or unavailable. Chris and Heather became his unofficial honorary handlers. Arc became a huge part of their family and their lives. Because he was familiar to the remote location where his kennel was, after his retirement, he continued to spend time there. Sgt. Luey would go spend time with him. Not only would they play around and hang out like friends, but Arc still took part in obedience training, staying disciplined even after retirement.Arc will be remembered not only for his large size, but his personality that matched. Arc was loved by many. As intimidating as he appeared, he was truly a gentle giant. His partner, Sgt. Luey said “I could take him anywhere and he was the nicest gentle giant around. He knew when it was time to time to work and knew when it was time to play.” As much as he hated baths, he loved diving off in the creek or pond and laying down. He also loved grabbing whatever animal (usually skunks) he could find. On more than one occasion, Arc’s shift would be cut short because he had crossed paths with the wrong skunk. Arc went into the veterinarian on July 16th and it was discovered he had health issues that were causing him severe pain. Due to the aggressiveness of his health issues and the obvious pain he was in, it was decided the best interest of Arc to let him go to sleep one last time. He was in the company of his handler, and partner, Sgt. Luey. Sgt. Luey and Arc spent several years working together. When Arc retired, there was a hole left behind in the department, one felt not only by Sgt. Luey, but by their coworkers and the community as well. Arc was always there when he was needed. He and Sgt. Luey were called out during their time off on multiple occasions. He was definitely Ol’ Reliable. Arc, from all of us at ONPD, thank you for your dedication and service to the Osage Nation. Thank you for always having our backs and making the community a safer place. You will be missed. Rest in Paradise, good boy.
