LAS VEGAS, A K9 with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department passed away at 9 years old.
LVMPD shared a post on X Friday. K9 Yogi was a Belgian Malinois partnered with Officer Marano.
Yogi served with Las Vegas police since late 2017 and worked with Marano on patrol since June 2018.
Police said patrol dogs are used to find suspects who hide from police and as a less-lethal force option to de-escalate suspects in violent situations.
“K9 Yogi was an exceptional police dog and partner,” Metro police said. “Despite being a cancer survivor and all-around tough dog, he passed away on October 10, 2024.”
His service ended on Oct. 9 and he was scheduled to retire. Police discovered he was suffering from a sudden neurological issue making it impossible for him to walk.
“Yogi loved his work as a police dog,” Metro says. “We will remember him for his service to the Las Vegas Community, his elementary school demonstrations, and the many suspects he found and apprehended. Yogi made Las Vegas a safer community and he will never be forgotten.”
