K9 Roll of Honor
K9 Hero
Atlas
Scotts Valley Police Department
— Scotts Valley, CA
Duty related illness
German Shepherd
Service Record
End of Watch
August 21, 2020
Age
6
Gender
Male
K9 Profile
Breed
German Shepherd
Cause
Duty related illness
Agency
Department
Scotts Valley Police Department
Location
Scotts Valley, CA
Incident
K9 Atlas died from complications of smoke inhalation during the CZU Lightning Complex Fire.
Atlas and his handler had to be evacuated from the area on two occasions and were exposed to smoke and poor air quality. Atlas was rushed to an emergency vet after showing signs of distress, however, he was not able to recover.
K9 Atlas had served with the Scotts Valley Police Department for six years.