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Archer

Hawai'i County Police Department — Hilo, HI

Heatstroke Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd mix

Service Record

End of Watch September 4, 2025

Tour of Duty 4 years

Age 6

Gender Male

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Breed Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd mix

Cause Heatstroke

Agency

Department Hawai'i County Police Department

Location Hilo, HI

Incident

K9 Archer succumbed to heatstroke after being left in a patrol vehicle.

On September 4, 2025, the temperature reached 90 degrees during the day.

K9 Archer had served with the Hawai'i County Police Department for four years and was assigned to the Kona Vice Section.