Marysville PD retired two K-9’s after nearly a decade

MARYSVILLE—After nearly a decade of capturing criminals and hearts, the Marysville Police Department retires two of its beloved K-9s, Copper and Steele, at the end of the year.

Known for their precision, reliability and unwavering loyalty, the dogs track fleeing suspects, assist with search warrants and support officers in high-risk situations. Their work makes a lasting impact on public safety, removing dangerous drugs from the streets and helping resolve cases across the city. With more than 600 patrol and drug detection deployments, nearly 400 arrests and hundreds of grams of narcotics recovered, Copper and Steele play a critical role in keeping Marysville safe.

The K-9’s handlers Officer Derek Oates and Sgt. Brad Smith are two of the most experienced handlers in the county, with over