Died – 4/29/17
Handler – Deputy Allred
K-9 Duke, a beloved member of the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, died from cancer on Sunday. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office posted the news in a heartbreaking Facebook post Monday morning. “We are saddened today as we mourn the loss of our beloved K-9 Duke. On Friday, April 28th, Duke performed his last duty with the sheriff’s office doing one of the things he loved most- school demonstrations. The day after his last demonstration with the amazing children and staff at Alto Park Elementary Duke fell ill. Duke spent his final hours with his family- the Allred’s. Deputy Allred, Duke’s partner, held him in his arms until Duke’s watch ended at 1:50pm on April 30th.,” the post read.