K9 Roll of Honor
K9 Hero
Philos
Baton Rouge Police Department
— Baton Rouge, LA
Vehicular assault
German Shepherd
Service Record
End of Watch
October 16, 2009
Age
8
Gender
Male
Weapon
Automobile; Alcohol involved
K9 Profile
Breed
German Shepherd
Cause
Vehicular assault
Agency
Department
Baton Rouge Police Department
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Incident
K9 Philos died after the patrol car he was riding in was struck by a drunk driver at the intersection of Government Street and St. Charles Street at approximately 1:30 am.
The drunk driver was traveling in the wrong direction on a one-way road when he broadsided the patrol car, causing it to roll over. K9 Philos was taken to a veterinary hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. His handler was hospitalized for six days.
The driver was subsequently convicted of charges related to the accident and sentenced to four years or probation.
K9 Philos had served with the Baton Rouge Police Department for six years.