K9 Hero

Max

Regional Transportation District Transit Police Department — Denver, CO

Exposure to toxins Labrador Retriever

Service Record

End of Watch May 8, 2024

Tour of Duty 4 years, 5 months

Age 6

Gender Male

Weapon Toxic chemicals

K9 Profile

Breed Labrador Retriever

Cause Exposure to toxins

Agency

Department Regional Transportation District Transit Police Department

Location Denver, CO

Incident

K9 Max was humanely euthanized after developing pulmonary neoplasia from prolonged exposure to black smoke and explosives.

K9 Max had served with the Regional Transportation District Transit Police Department for 4 1/2 years.

In 2021, K9 Max won the National Police Canine Association (NPCA) Detection Case of the Year.