Beloved YPD canine dies from cancer

Yuma, Ariz. (KYMA, KSWT, KECY) - The Yuma Police Department has announced that one of its beloved canines has died from cancer.

YPD said Bolo died last Friday.  Bolo was recently diagnosed with cancer and it spread rapidly.  Officers and civilian personnel from YPD, local agencies and YFD lined up 5th Avenue with their lights on and provided a safe passage to Bolo as he was taken to Desert Vet.  YPD said Bolo took his final walk with his toy in his mouth alongside of his handler, Officer Linville, and Officer Linville’s wife.

Bolo was seven years old and started his career at YPD in December of 2015. Bolo’s career accomplishments includes 537 deployments that included building and vehicle searches and narcotic detection that took illegal drugs, paraphernalia and guns off the streets of Yuma.  Bolo also had a successful bite apprehending a suspect.

The Yuma Police Department thanks Bolo for his hard work and dedication to this department.  Bolo was not only a hard working canine, but he was also a member Officer Linville’s and YPD’s family.

YPD said, "Rest in peace K9 Officer Bolo, you will be dearly missed."