K9 Duco

On 041206 Lubbock, TX Police Department lost K-9 Duco.

K-9 Duco was a 15 year old Malinois imported from Holland. For his 12 years in service, he was handled by Sgt. Dennis Kelley. K-9 Duco was Lubbock's first dual purpose dog as well as its first Malinois. He assisted with hundreds of felony and misdemeanor arrests throughout his career.

He also brought hundreds of smiles to the faces of young children when he performed at demos. K-9 Duco won several medals in the Texas Police Games during his career. K-9 Duco was able to live out his retirement in Sgt. Kelley's backyard, playing on the trampoline with Sgt. Kelley's children. He will be missed not only by Sgt. Kelley and his family, but by all of Lubbock as we have lost a great K-9.