The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is in a period of mourning following the sudden death of K-9 Dolar, a Labrador retriever that served in the narcotics division at the Cleveland County Detention Center. The beloved K-9 passed away unexpectedly during a training session, and while the cause of death remains a mystery, an investigation is ongoing to glean clarity into the circumstances surrounding the tragic event, as reported by OKC Fox.
In honor of Dolar's service, the sheriff's office plans to hold a memorial service, inviting the community to join in remembering the dedicated K-9's contributions; details for the service will be released later, the office has conveyed heartfelt devastation at the loss of Dolar, who joined the department back in 2020 and was recognized both as a "remarkable working dog" and as a "beloved member of our family" according to a statement obtained by KOCO News.
Reflecting the gravity of Dolar's death, the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office announced that flags at the county courthouse would be lowered in the K-9's memory, News 9 reported, rendering an austere note of respect for the fallen officer.
Sheriff Chris Amason articulated the sentiment of the department and community, saying, "We are devastated by the loss of K-9 Dolar,” further emphasizing that the dog was not just a K-9 to them but part of their community, the impact of Dolar's work stretched beyond his immediate duties, extending into the very fabric of the societal structure he was enlisted to protect, noting, "Not only was he a remarkable working dog, but he was also a beloved member of our family" as he told KOCO News.
