Police departments in Petaluma, Livermore say final goodbyes to two retired K-9 officers

by Gabe Agcaoili and Tony Hicks, Bay City News November 11, 2023November 10, 2023

Police agencies in Petaluma and Livermore announced the deaths of a pair of retired K-9s this month. Pictured at left is Basko with his handler, Petaluma Police Department Detective, Corie Joerger, in an undated photo. At right is Livermore Police Department retired K-9, Bugsy, with his handler Officer Audrey Thompson. (Petaluma and Livermore police departments via Bay City News)

Losing a fellow officer is one of the hardest things people working in law enforcement have to face, even when it comes to the four-legged variety. Two Bay Area police agencies this week mourned the passing of retired K-9s who served the cause of protecting their handlers and the community at large.

On Thursday, Petaluma police bid farewell to Basko, a distinguished retired K-9 who passed away on Nov. 2.

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