Crime & Safety
Galloway Police Mourn Loss of Retired K-9 Chase
The retired Galloway Township police dog died on Jan. 24.
The Galloway Township Police Department announces the passing of retired Police K-9 Chase, who died on Jan. 24.
K-9 Chase began his career in 2005, along with K-9 Sabre when the K-9 Unit was re-introduced to The Galloway Township Police Department. K-9 Chase was assigned to K-9 Officer Hiram Melendez and worked for 9 years before retiring on Dec. 31, 2013.
K-9 Chase had a decorated career with the Galloway Township Police Department as he located several missing people and assisted with the arrest of multiple suspects. K-9 Chase also excelled as a narcotic detection dog and was responsible for the seizure of large quantities of narcotics and currency.
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In addition, K-9 Chase received multiple awards from the United States Police Canine Association for his performance in the Police Dog 1 Trials. K-9 Chase was 11 years old.
— News release from the Galloway Township Police Department
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