AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Police Department has announced the passing its retired K-9, Recon. The 12-year-old Recon lost his long battle with kidney disease on Tuesday.
In a Facebook post, the Akron Police Department says Recon "had thousands of uses during his over nine-year career, and over twenty suspects tried to evade his apprehensions."
Recon's apprehensions included a barricaded domestic violence suspect, carjacking suspects, aggravated burglary and robbery suspects, and a suspect who had chased and attempted to murder a police officer. In addition, Recon also spent his police career assisting officers in locating illegal narcotics, while enjoying helping to teach Akron Public Schools kindergarten students during his Safety Town presentations.
Recon was donated to the Akron Police Department by Tom Girolami from Great Lakes Industrial Show. He retired from the Akron Police Department in November of 2020, continuing to live with his partner, Officer McConnell. Recon enjoyed daily walks, runs, playing catch, and hide and seek until he passed.
"Thank you for your dedicated service, Recon! You will be missed," the department added.