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It is with deep regret that I announce the passing of Canine “Reno”, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Police Officer Daniel McDade of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. “Reno” was declining in his health the last couple of months and was having difficulties getting around. Dan and his family had to make the difficult decision that many of us have had to make and decided to end his suffering on Thursday afternoon November 15, 2018 at Long Island Veterinary Specialist. Named in Honor of Pfc. Luis Moreno “Reno” of the United States Army. Pfc. Moreno was shot on January 23, 2004 while he was guarding a gas station in Baghdad, Iraq. Pfc. Moreno was assigned to Battery A, 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery, Fort Riley, Kansas. He died on January 29, 2004 from his injuries. Officer Daniel McDade and “Reno” attended Explosive Detection Canine Training (EDC) from October 2, 2006 to December 22, 2006 at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. As a team they held certifications as an EDC from NYS DCJS, ATF NORT, NAPWDA and CPWDA. Canine Reno was also trained in tracking and evidence/article recovery. “Reno” enjoyed an active and vigorous police career. As a Canine Team assigned to patrol the 14 counties of the MTA System, Police Officer McDade and “Reno” had been charged with protecting many high level federal, state and local dignitaries and frequently assisted many local agencies in finding fugitives. “Reno” was 13 1/2 years old when he passed.
