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JEFFERSON COUNTY — Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has announced the End Of Watch for K-9 Duc (pronounced Duke) on Thursday.

K-9 Duc worked until the end however, he sustained a critical spinal injury and was put to rest Thursday with his best friend Deputy Crain by his side, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

K-9 Duc was a duel purpose K-9, proficient in building searches, detecting illegal narcotics, tracking and apprehension.

K-9 Duc served the citizens of Jefferson County and the surrounding areas from 2018 – 2024. He was a favorite at community events, youth group meetings, scout meetings and school functions.

K-9 Duc’s impressive stats include:

• 588,013.3 grams Methamphetamine
• 62 grams Fentanyl
• 2086.5 grams Cocaine
• 79 grams Crack Cocaine
• 44 grams MDMA
• 93 grams Heroin
• 30 Pounds Marijuana
• 33 firearms
• 32 suspects in Custody
• $246,345.00 U.S. Currency

K9 Duc won the 2022 Patrol Case of the Quarter and 2022 runner up for Patrol Case of the Year through the National Police Canine Association.

“K-9 Duc will be greatly missed.”