K9 Hero

Nero

Broward County Sheriff's Office — Fort Lauderdale, FL

Heatstroke Dutch Shepherd

Service Record

End of Watch July 8, 1986

Tour of Duty 3 years

Age 3

Gender Male

K9 Profile

Breed Dutch Shepherd

Cause Heatstroke

Agency

Department Broward County Sheriff's Office

Location Fort Lauderdale, FL

Incident

K9 Nero died of heatstroke when the patrol car's air conditioner malfunctioned as his handler conducted paperwork at the Port Everglades Annex.

K9 Nero was trained in both explosives and narcotics detection.