Died 12\/30\/24
\nHandler – Officer M. Barnette<\/p>\n
Houston Police Department mourns K9 Blitz<\/p>\n
The Houston Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own, K9 Blitz, a Belgian-born police dog who ended his watch on December 30, 2024.K9 Blitz faithfully served the department alongside his partner, Officer M. Barnette, for four years.HPD stated that Blitz\u2019s courage will never be forgotten.Recently diagnosed with cancer, Blitz faced the battle with the same bravery and determination he demonstrated throughout his service.HPD shared on all their social accounts a heartfelt post about Blitz, describing him as a \u201cBelgian-born hero\u201d whose courage will never be forgotten.Although Blitz served four years, shorter than the typical six to nine years outlined by the National Police Dog Foundation, his contributions were no less significant.His courage, loyalty, and unwavering dedication left an indelible mark on the HPD and the community he served.Rest easy, K9 Blitz. End of Watch: Dec. 30, 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Died 12\/30\/24 Handler – Officer M. Barnette Houston Police Department mourns K9 Blitz The Houston Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own, K9 Blitz, a Belgian-born police dog who ended his watch on December 30, 2024.K9 Blitz faithfully served the department alongside his partner, Officer M. Barnette, for four years.HPD stated …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17273,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[22],"class_list":["post-17271","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-k9memorial","tag-tx"],"yoast_head":"\n