OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA
COMUNICADO DE PRENSA
INCIDENTE: | Oxnard Police K9 Suddenly Passes Away |
FECHA / HORA: | Enero 18, 2018 @ 7 PM |
PREPARADO POR: | Jason Benites, El jefe de policía asistente |
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto: | Brett Smith, Police Sergeant
(805) 248-9122 |
DETALLES:
It is with great sadness that the Oxnard Police Department announces the sudden passing of one of its police service dogs, K9 Jax.
El miércoles, Enero 17, 2018, Jax began showing symptoms of an illness during regularly scheduled training. Jax was taken to a local veterinary hospital, and following a series of procedures, it was discovered that the 5 ½ year-old Belgian Malinois had a large, inoperable tumor near his heart and lungs. The tumor was bleeding, further compounding his condition, and impeding his lung function. Surrounded by his partner/handling officer, familia, and friends, Jax succumbed to his illness.
“With Jax’s passing, we have lost a beloved family member of the Oxnard Police Department” said Assistant Police Chief Jason Benites. “Our K9 officers are tightly bonded with their canine partners, who work tirelessly to help protect our community. Jax will be missed by many. Please keep Jax, his handler, and their family in your thoughts during this difficult time.”
Jax began his service with the Oxnard Police Department in 2013. He was known as a driven and determined award-winning K9. Jax’s most recent public appearance was in the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade on the Lucy Pet Foundation float. More information about Jax can be found on Instagram under oxnardpolicek9.
FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Enero 18, 2018 @ 11:10 PM