A “hero” police K-9 was given a warm farewell, as he retired from the El Cajon Police Department.
Police service dog, Jester, a Belgian Mountain dog, was 2-years-old when be purchased via grant through the Ben Wofford Foundation in 2015.
He began his service to the city of El Cajon in March 2016, after graduating from the Canine Academy.
For seven years, Jester served the City of El Cajon, responding to more than 1,000 radio calls, keeping the citizens and the officers safe.
Jester conducted 465 building searches, 121 high-risk stops, 45 narcotics searches, 16 search warrants, and assisted with 197 arrests during his time, according to the police department.
Not only did Jester assist the City of El Cajon, but he also answered 45 outside agency calls as well.
As a result of those calls, he assisted with 197 arrests, where subjects were taken into custody, resulting in officers and the subjects remaining safe.
This is just one example of the many times Jester has risked his life to keep the officers and the citizens of El Cajon safe.
Please join me in congratulating search dog Jester on his 7-years of service and his dedication to the city of El Cajon and his well-earned retirement.
Credit: El Cajon Police Department via Storyful
