Law enforcement and community members gathered on Friday and recognized Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax, who died last year following a duty injury, at a canine memorial in Gages Lake. An annual ceremony was held on Friday at the Northern Illinois Police K9 Memorial. Law enforcement and community members gathered to honor the brave canines […]
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Lake County Sheriff Canine Lux helps track down distressed teenager who went missing near Barrington
Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Lux, the son of famed Canine Dax, is being credited with locating a teenager who went missing while in mental crisis near Barrington. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Canine Lux and his handler, Deputy John Forlenza, were called during the overnight hours from Thursday into Friday. They received a report […]
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Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Lux, son of Canine Dax, tracks down naked wanted suspect near Mundelein
Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Lux, who is the son of Canine Dax, tracked down a naked suspect for nearly two miles near Mundelein Wednesday morning, his first apprehension as a new canine. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Canine Lux had his “first find” and is following in his father Dax’s paws. Lux located a […]
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Lake County Sheriff Canine Dax’s name etched into canine memorial in Washington D.C.
Famed Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax, who died following a career-ending injury, was honored over the weekend in Washington D.C. where his name was etched into a canine memorial. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that Canine Dax was honored in Washington D.C. as a fallen canine hero during the National Law Enforcement Memorial events. […]
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‘Service and sacrifice’: Lake County Sheriff Canine Dax posthumously honored in Springfield
Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax was posthumously honored in Springfield for his “incredible service and sacrifice” as his handler and his son, Canine Lux, attended the event. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said that Canine Dax was posthumously honored at the Illinois Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony in Springfield last week “for his incredible service and […]
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces 2 new canines joining agency alongside Canine Dax’s son
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday announced two new canines that will be joining the agency alongside Canine Dax’s son, who was introduced in February. The sheriff’s office said Thursday morning it was “thrilled to introduce” the newest members of its canine team. The office introduced Canine Simba, Canine Hemi and Canine Lux. Simba […]
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‘His spirit continues’: Lake County sheriff remembers Canine Dax on one-year anniversary of death
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is remembering Canine Dax on the one-year anniversary of the famed canine’s death following a serious injury while apprehending a suspect. The sheriff’s office said Saturday that they were honoring and remembering Canine Dax, who served Lake County with “unmatched courage, loyalty, and heart.” Sheriff’s officials said Dax’s legacy lives […]
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Lake County Sheriff Canine Dax to be honored at national police memorial in Washington D.C. following death
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced that famed Canine Dax, who died last year, will be honored at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that Canine Dax will be honored at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. in May during National Police […]
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces Canine Dax’s son as newest canine to join agency
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced that the son of famed Canine Dax, who fathered a litter of puppies before his death, will be joining the agency. Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg made the announcement Wednesday morning that Canine Lux has officially joined the sheriff’s office as its newest police canine. Lux is […]