MADISON (WKOW) -- The UW-Madison Police Department announced that K9 Ritter is retiring.

In a Facebook post, UWPD said Ritter hasn't missed a single Badger football game in eight years and officially worked his final game on Nov. 22.

UWPD says Ritter will officially retire in early 2026.

The department thanked Ritter and his handler, Officer Justin Zurbuchen, for their service.

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