Shaker Heights police K-9 retires after 9 years of service

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - The Shaker Heights Police Department on Saturday announced the retirement of one of the its members who paw-tected and served the community for nearly a decade.

K-9 Fox, who joined the department in May 2014, will be transitioning from the field to being a full-time doggo, according to a department Facebook post.

K9 Fox started working with SHPD in May, 2014. He has worked side by side with his handler, Ptl. Dan Saggio, ever since....
Posted by Shaker Heights Police Department on Saturday, March 18, 2023

“Not only were his working skills fine-tuned, but so was his soft side,” the post said. “He enjoyed appearing at community engagement events, has visited numerous daycares and elementary classrooms, and had fun at every block party he attended!”

Officials confirmed Fox will be retiring as a happy and healthy dog.