MONROE – On May 1, 2010, Monroe Police K9 Brutus officially retired ending seven years of
service with the Monroe Police Department.

K9 Brutus, a black Labrador retriever trained in narcotics detection, joined the Monroe Police Department in March of 2003 and was assigned to partner Ryan Irving. Their service together has brought a multitude of extensive narcotics finds and search warrants, seizing drugs based solely upon canine alerts by K9 Brutus. Our agency has benefited greatly from their valuable teamwork and experience. We will miss Brutus and his true professionalism and drive.

The Monroe Police Department congratulates K9 Brutus on an outstanding career and wishes him a happy retirement!

For additional information on this media release, contact Administrative Director Debbie Willis at 360-794-6300.

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