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A canine that had retired from the Quincy Police Department passed away in the comfort of his former partner and family.K9 Kilo, a Belgian Malinois-Dutch Shepherd, became a member of the Quincy Police Department, QPD, on August 4, 2011. Kilo and his partner, then officer now Deputy Chief Mike Tyler, were certified in drug detection, tracking individuals, area/building searches, evidence recovery and criminal apprehension. As a K9 team, Mike and Kilo were in high demand to assist other local, county and state agencies,” QPD wrote on a Facebook post. “Kilo had a successful career with many drug seizures. He was a favorite among local schools and organizations for his community demonstrations that showed off his special training and extraordinary skills.As a K9 team, Mike and Kilo were in high demand to assist other local, county and state agencies. Kilo had a successful career with many drug seizures. He was a favorite among local schools and organizations for his community demonstrations that showed off his special training and extraordinary skills. When he wasn’t working, Kilo lived with Mike and his family. His favorite places were running the fence with his neighbors and most recently, lounging on the couch, the post continued. Kilo officially retired from duty in December 2019, truly becoming a part of the family. He enjoyed his role as a family pet but never lost the drive to want to work with his long time partner. Kilo was full of life and energy, only recently falling ill.” “The members of the Quincy Police Department extend our condolences to Mike and his family and we thank canine Kilo for his years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Quincy,” QPD wrote in the post. On Monday August 7, 2023, Mike lost his loyal partner, friend and family member. Kilo passed away in the comfort and care of his beloved family.
