Gainesville K-9 officer dies in the line of duty after suffering medical issue

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A Gainesville Police K-9 officer’s watch has ended after he died experiencing a sudden medical condition while on duty, the department said.

K-9 Arlo was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 2016.

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After completing his training in Hungary, he was adopted by the GPD in early 2018.

As a dual-purpose K-9, he was certified in police utility and narcotics detection, the department noted.

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Police said Arlo’s partner, Sergeant VonEssen, “was proud and honored to work with and beside him daily.”

“Arlo was more than a dog, he was a dedicated officer of this agency and a loyal friend. He will truly be missed,” Chief Jay Parrish said.

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