Windsor police dog retires after six years of service
Aron is 8.5 years old - almost 60 in human years
After more than 40 dog years on the force, Windsor Police Service dog Aron entered his well-earned retirement on Friday.
The award-wining police service dog was named three-time regional champion for the United States Police Canine Association and once tracked an injured driver more than 350 metres, saving his life.
Over the course of his 6 human years on the force, Windsor police say Aron attended 2,133 calls and was responsible for 59 arrests.
Congratulations! Cst. Lauzon and Psd.Aron who is heading into retirement, 6 yrs of Service, many awards, 2133 calls 4 service and 59 arrests <a href="https://t.co/rrSxwFhxl7">pic.twitter.com/rrSxwFhxl7</a>
—@WindsorPolice"We'd like to congratulate and thank PSD Aron for his years of service and dedication," wrote Sgt. Steve Betterridge in a press release.
Aron will be replaced by a Slovenian rookie name Fuse who started training in September 2016 and officially joined the force Friday.
Cst. Lauzon welcomes new partner Psd. Fuse to the Windsor Police team. <a href="https://t.co/4J8ywmPgoX">pic.twitter.com/4J8ywmPgoX</a>
—@WindsorPolice