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Koda

Brockton Police Department — Brockton, MA

Duty related illness German Shepherd

Service Record

End of Watch December 23, 2017

Age 7

Gender Male

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Breed German Shepherd

Origin Holland

Cause Duty related illness

Agency

Department Brockton Police Department

Location Brockton, MA

Incident

K9 Koda died four days after suffering a medical emergency while actively tracking a suspect.

Koda's handler noticed a behavior change during the track and immediately transported him to a local veterinary hospital. He underwent emergency surgery but suffered a cardiac event and passed away on December 23rd, 2017.

K9 Koda had served with the Brockton Police Department for five years.