{"id":15376,"date":"2023-12-26T16:50:21","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T21:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.k9memorialcards.com\/k9s\/?p=15376"},"modified":"2023-12-27T16:52:44","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T21:52:44","slug":"k9-leo-monmouth-new-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.k9memorialcards.com\/k9s\/k9-leo-monmouth-new-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"K9 Leo \u2013 Monmouth, New Jersey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Died \u2013 12\/26\/23<br \/>\nHandler \u2013 Sergeant Michael DeLuca<\/p>\n<p>Community Mourns Passing Of Monmouth County K9<br \/>\nThe Monmouth County Sheriff\u2019s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own. Their K9 officer named Leo has died at the age of 7.  \u201cIt is with the heaviest of hearts that the Monmouth County Sheriff\u2019s Office announces the passing of K9 Leo, beloved partner of Sgt. Michael DeLuca,\u201d The Monmouth County Sheriff\u2019s Office said in a statement.  The German shepherd was briefly battling cancer before he ultimately passed away on December 26.  \u201cThe Monmouth County Sheriff\u2019s Office is deeply saddened over the passing of K9 Leo, who was an outstanding member of the K9 Unit,\u201d Sheriff Shaun Golden said. \u201cSgt. DeLuca and K9 Leo were extremely essential in bolstering homeland security capabilities by playing a vital role in protecting Monmouth County against criminal and terroristic threats, as well as assisting in the apprehension of suspects. Leo will be missed and never forgotten for his loyalty and service.\u201d Leo graduated from the Bergen County K9 Training Academy and shortly after arrived to the Monmouth County Sheriff\u2019s Office. In 2017, he began service with Sgt. DeLuca, and specialized in explosive detection and patrols. Throughout the course of their work, the team was called to 391 bomb calls, assisted with numerous patrols and seized two handguns.  In addition, Sgt. DeLuca and Leo conducted K9 demos at schools and community events throughout the county.  \u201cI\u2019m so grateful to Sheriff Golden and the Monmouth County Sheriff\u2019s Office for providing Leo and me with this great opportunity,\u201d Sgt. Michael DeLuca said. \u201cLeo was not only my partner, he was my best friend and a part of my family. The best part of my career was spent with him, assisting in the fight against crime, for the past six and a half years.\u201d  Currently, the Monmouth County Sheriff\u2019s Office K9 Unit consists of seven sheriff\u2019s officers\/K9 handlers. This includes one narcotics detection team, two explosive detection teams, one patrol\/explosive and three tracking teams.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Died \u2013 12\/26\/23 Handler \u2013 Sergeant Michael DeLuca Community Mourns Passing Of Monmouth County K9 The Monmouth County Sheriff\u2019s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own. 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