Murray Police Department mourns loss of retired K9 Tiko

MURRAY, Ky. (KBSI) – The Murray Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K9 Tiko.

The 14-year-old Belgian Malinois died Thursday morning surrounded by friends and family. He served with the Murray Police Department for 10 years as a narcotics detection and apprehension dog, partnering with two handlers during his career: Sgt. Evan Timmons and Sgt. Anna Wicker.

Tiko was also an ambassador for the Police Department. He appeared at numerous community events to show off his skills, pose for pictures, and sometimes just get ear scratches.

Tiko retired from duty in 2020. He spent his retirement days with Sgt. Wicker chasing balls, going on hikes, and visiting his friends at the police department.