Died – 12/24/22
Handler – Officer Justin Pitman
With much sorrow, The Bluffton Police Department announces the death of K9 Riggs on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at approximately 2:25 pm. K9 Riggs escaped his enclosure while his handler was away from home and was struck by a vehicle on State Road 1 south of the city limits. K9 Riggs served the City of Bluffton and surrounding communities since January 2019.An administrative investigation is ongoing to determine the cause and to learn how to best prevent such a tragic loss in the future. The department appreciates the support of our community during this difficult time.