Cobb County

Cobb County police dog retires after 9 years of service

K9 Argo K9 Argo is retiring after nine years of service. (Source: Cobb County Police Dept.)

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — K9 Argo has retired after nine years of service to the Cobb County Police Department.

The department announced his retirement on social media on Thursday.

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Argo and his handler, Sgt. B.K. Moore, were deployed 899 times. They tracked suspects, found evidence and seized more than $700,000 in narcotics and drug money.

“His work kept our community safer and made a lasting impact on the department and beyond,” the Cobb County Police Department said.

The department recognized Argo with an official proclamation and a U.S. flag that flew over police headquarters.

Retiring K9 Argo is shown with his crew during a presentation ceremony given by Cobb County Police Dept.

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