One of Durham Police’s most loyal and ferocious defender of safety – Police Service Dog (PSD) Flex – has passed away.
As the longest serving police dog in DRPS’ current K9 unit, PSD Flex had a remarkable nearly nine-year career. He accompanied handler D/Cst. Handscomb on more than 5,000 calls, contributing more than 2,500 hours of service.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of active Police Service Dog Flex,” said an announcement from Durham Police.
It said Flex passed away on Friday, August 9 with his handler, D/Cst. Handscomb and family, as well as the DRPS K9 team, by his side.
Born in the Czech Republic on June 29, 2015, Flex joined DRPS that same year as a general-purpose police service dog (PSD). Flex was also cross-trained in cadaver detection; supporting numerous major crime investigations.
“Flex became more than just a member of the DRPS team, he was a loyal partner and a brave protector who served our community with unwavering dedication,” said the police obituary.
“As we mourn the loss of PSD Flex, we honour his contributions and the impact he has made on community safety. Thank you for your service PSD Flex,” police said.
