Handler – State Trooper Patrick Clayton
Massachusetts State Police mourn passing of K-9 ‘Bijou’
“Earlier today, K9 Bijou passed away surrounded by her family. Bijou came to the Massachusetts State Police from Guiding Eyes for the Blind on January 27, 2017. She retired from the MSP on October 22, 2023.While with the State Police, she worked as an accelerant detection K9 for the Fire and Explosion Investigation Section. During her time as a member of that office, she responded to hundreds of fires.Bijou’s hard work and dedication to her duty resulted in multiple arson arrests. She also impacted the lives of many people as a great companion and friend to everyone she met. Bijou touched the lives of many, and we thank her for her dedicated service. She will be greatly missed. Bijou was born May 5, 2015. She turned nine years old in May. Free time Bijou, Rest in peace.”