Yuma PD to retire three service canines

Three veteran K-9s to be adopted by current police staff

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Transfer of ownership for three K-9s well-served the Yuma Police Department (YPD) will be authorized at the meeting.

Adaro, Bobi, and Broko were formally retired by YPD during the bi-weekly Yuma city council meeting at city hall on Wednesday night.

Adaro is owned by Officer Zachary Miner, while Bobi and Broko are owned by Sergeant Morgan Patterson.

All three dogs will be adopted for a fee of exactly one dollar as the dogs are tax-expensed through the city of Yuma.

Other important issues discussed during the session were density reduction plans for Arizona Avenue, and bathroom construction for Yuma Parks & Rec.