Died – 7/21/15
Handler – Officer Stephen Salerno
Police mourn death of K-9 Damon
The Southington Police Department announced the passing of Police K-9 Damon on July 21, 2015. K-9 Damon proudly served Southington police from Nov. 22, 2004 until his retirement on Nov. 13, 2013. Police spokesmen said that K-9 Damon served the department and the citizens of Southington with honor and distinction. K-9 Damon and his handler, Officer Stephen Salerno, assisted with many investigations including building searches, evidence recovery, drug arrests, and missing person’s cases. K-9 Damon was 14 years old at the time of his passing.