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Four K-9s from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) retired on May 30, 2025.

The retiring K-9s, Ruger, Deacon, Kaos, and Jerry, served ACSO in various capacities, including patrol, drug detection, and criminal apprehension.

The dogs contributed to numerous successful operations, including locating missing persons, seizing illegal drugs and firearms, and apprehending fugitives.

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office announced via social media on June 2 that four of its K-9s have officially retired.

According to the department's Facebook post, K-9s Ruger, Deacon, Kaos, and Jerry made their last calls on May 30. The animals will celebrate their retirement with their partners/handlers DS M. Ricks (Ruger), Sgt. E. Bright (Deacon), DS M. McKoy (Kaos), and Lt. Jones (J

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