K-9 Dakar Retires After Distinguished Crime-Fighting Career
During his years with the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, Officer Dakar has had more than his share of successes.
Thanks to him, illicit drugs have been taken off the streets more than 160 times. He has helped in locating more than 500 pounds of cannabis, 25 kilos of cocaine, 2 kilos of heroin, 600 grams of methamphetamine,10 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, and 2 grams of Lysergic acid diethylamide liquid, also known as LSD.
In addition to aiding in the detection of harmful drugs, Dakar has helped in locating multiple felons and evidence.
The fact that he’s a dog, well, just adds to the legend.
Canine Dakar was honored at today’s (Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017) Kane County Board meeting for his eight years of service. He seemed just a pup when he began his career on Nov. 9, 2009, but he became a veteran crime-fighter who used his experience to better the lives of the citizens of Kane County.
It is the policy of the Kane County Sheriff’s Office to donate the retired canine to the handler for the sum of $1. According to a resolution passed by the Kane County Board, Dakar will “live out the remainder of his days with the handler who resumes all responsibility and care.”
RESOLUTION NO. 17 – 395
DECLARING THE RETIREMENT OF K-9 DAKAR OF THE KANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, Canine Dakar has been a steadfast and loyal member of the Kane County Sheriff’s Office since November 9, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Canine Dakar has located illicit drugs over 160 times. He has helped in locating over 500 pounds of cannabis, 25 kilos of cocaine, 2 kilos of heroin, over 600 grams of methamphetamine,10 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, and 2 grams of Lysergic acid diethylamide liquid (LSD); and
WHEREAS, in addition to aiding in the detection of harmful drugs, Canine Dakar has helped in locating multiple felons and evidence; and
WHEREAS, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office has deemed it necessary to officially retire Canine Dakar; and
WHEREAS, a retired Sheriff’s canine has no saleable value, and it would be unsafe and inappropriate for possession by the general public; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Kane County Sheriff’s Office to donate the retired canine to the handler for the sum of One Dollar ($1.00); and
WHEREAS, the donation allows the canine to live out the remainder of his days with the handler who resumes all responsibility and care.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kane County Board, and the Chairman thereof, authorizes Sheriff Donald E. Kramer to donate Canine Dakar to his handler, and fully recognizes and supports his service to the citizens of Kane County and gratefully authorizes his retirement from service.
Passed by the Kane County Board on December 12, 2017.
