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HANDLER – Dunscomb
Retired K-9 officer remembered as ‘an amazing dog’
Wednesday evening, dozens of local law enforcement paid tribute to one of their own. “My best friend and partner at work for many years passed away today. He was an amazing dog and he would have given his life to keep me safe and happy.” Those are the words Dunscomb posted to social media after the passing of retired K-9 officer Kay Monday. Dunscomb said there’s not enough he can say about the 13-year-old K-9 that served as his partner for seven years. “From finding missing people to tracking suspects down to narcotics seizures, there’s not one thing I can pinpoint,” said Dunscomb. “Everything he did was amazing and awesome.” Kay retired from the West Lafayette Police Department in January of last year. During his years of service, Dunscomb describes Kay as constantly vigilant — always ready to jump in to protect his owner. Off duty, however, Dunscomb said Kay was the best dog and friend anyone could ask for. “A small child could come up and literally ride on his back two minutes after he had just apprehended a suspect,” said Dunscomb. “He was that good that he could just flip the switch and go back to being a pet that easily.” Dunscomb said Kay’s spirit and dedication to his role was well-known throughout the West Lafayette Police Department, and his service was respected by all who knew him. “Officers were in the squad room crying,” said Dunscomb. “They were devastated.” As a way to pay tribute to Kay and his service, a surprise procession was held Wednesday evening. Dunscomb said words cannot describe what he felt as the final 10-42 was called for Kay, and said the procession was as big as Kay’s spirit. “I’ll remember his happy-go-lucky nature,” said Dunscomb. “He was always a hundred miles an hour. No matter what.” Kay was laid to rest on the property of a friend in Fountain County — a spot, Dunscomb said, that was one of Kay’s favorite places to play.
