Officials say a retired Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) K9 passed away from medical complications this weekend.
They say K9 Cezar, who retired in March of 2019, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. His partner, Deputy Billy Daniel, was by his side.
Officials say K9 Cezar was paired with Deputy Daniel in the fall of 2011.
They say K9 Cezar’s career included a number of assignments including working in the Detention Facility, at County court houses, Patrol and Highway Interdiction.
Officials say as one of the most well-rounded canines the Sheriff’s Office has had in recent years, Cezar’s ability to perform at a high level in all areas made him a great asset to the Sheriff’s Office. During his career he was deployed on hundreds of narcotic sniffs along with numerous article searches and tracks, made several apprehensions, and helped to keep our community safe.
They say Cezar’s level of control was excellent, and he was always a crowd favorite during community events.
Officials say over the years Cezar participated in more than 200 events, a true ambassador between the public and law enforcement.
They say he will be sorely missed.
