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Doby

Fairfax County Police Department — Fairfax, VA

Duty related illness Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd mix

Service Record

End of Watch February 22, 2019

Tour of Duty 11 months

Age 2

Gender Male

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Breed Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd mix

Origin Hungary

Cause Duty related illness

Agency

Department Fairfax County Police Department

Location Fairfax, VA

Incident

K9 Doby died after suffering a medical emergency while on an active track of two robbery suspects in the 2000 block of Arlington Drive in the Mount Vernon area.

He and his handler had tracked the suspects several buildings away and were attempting to reacquire their scent when K9 Doby suddenly collapsed. His handler immediately initiated CPR before transporting him to an emergency veterinary clinic. K9 Doby was not able to be revived.

K9 Doby had served with the Fairfax County Police Department for 11 months and was certified in patrol and narcotics detection.