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Handler – Officer Sean Hanse
Sandy Springs Police Department remembers beloved K-9 Igor
The Sandy Springs Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own after retired K-9 Igor died Dec. 14. K-9 Igor was a 11.5-year-old Belgian Malinois and served the city of Sandy Springs as a Dual-Purpose police service dog for 10 years. Igor was laid to rest after loosing the ability to walk due to a spine injury from years of service. Igor was responsible for numerous Firearm and Tracking finds and responsible for millions of dollars of narcotics seizures. Igor and his team were also responsible for several high profile arrests and apprehensions.”Igor was an incredible partner on the road with me for 10.5 years,” Igor’s handler Officer Sean Hanse said. “He was a dual purpose police dog who had my back on numerous firearm and tracking finds, millions of dollars in narcotics seizures and several high profile arrests and apprehensions. From the day that I was assigned this dog; we trained and certified together in just two weeks.” K-9 Igor was also involved in many dignitary protection details and large-scale public events. Hanse said the two of them worked together beautifully for almost 10 years and Igor loved going to work. Igor never wanted to disappoint Hanse, who says his pup was always ready to protect and serve. “Igor most definitely saved countless officers’ lives and performed at the highest level of the Department,” SSPD said in a statement. “Run free pup.”But for Hanse and his family, Igor was also a special part of their family. “As fantastic he was “on duty” he was equally amazing at home with my family,” Hanse said. “He knew that when he was home, there was nothing but love waiting for him. My wife and children each had a special bond with Igor and after retirement he enjoyed walks around the neighborhood and/or just relaxing on the deck in the sunshine with his favorite toy Kong.”
