Died 11/3/22
Handler – Sergeant Atchley
Retired Pigeon Forge K-9 officer dies
It is with a heavy heart that the Pigeon Forge Police Department announce the passing of Retired K9 Freek on the morning of November 3, 2022. Sergeant Atchley and Freek partnered for 9 years until Freek’s retirement in 2021, at which time Freek spent the remainder of his days as a member of Sergeant Atchley’s family. Sergeant Atchley would like to thank the community for allowing him to serve with Freek in this capacity. Freek will never be forgotten for his dedication to this department and his family. Rest easy Freek, we have it from here.