K9 Hero

Scout

Suffolk Police Department — Suffolk, VA

Heatstroke Bloodhound

Service Record

End of Watch May 27, 2025

Tour of Duty 3 years

Age 4

Gender Male

K9 Profile

Breed Bloodhound

Cause Heatstroke

Agency

Department Suffolk Police Department

Location Suffolk, VA

Incident

K9 Scout succumbed to heat stroke after tracking a fugitive.

On May 26, 2025, K9 Scout searched a heavily wooded area near the 8100 block of South Quay Road in Suffolk for a wanted fugitive. A few hours later, when K9 Scout was distressed, he was transported to Tidewater Animal Clinic, where he passed away.

K9 Scout had served with the Suffolk Police Department for three years. He received an Award of Merit, two Departmental Commendations, and three Departmental Noteworthy Performance Awards.