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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 […]

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Lake County Sheriff’s Office confirms announcement of new canine following death of Canine Dax

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Saturday that they will be announcing the addition of a new canine next week, which comes following the death of famed Canine Dax last year. The sheriff’s office said on social media Wednesday morning that “something special is on the horizon.” The social media post featured dog emojis. “In […]

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Lake County Sheriff’s Office hints at canine-related announcement following death of famed Canine Dax

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that “exciting news” will be announced relating to a canine, which comes following the death of famed Canine Dax last year. The sheriff’s office said on social media Wednesday morning that “something special is on the horizon.” The social media post featured dog emojis. “In just a few […]

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‘Truly a special dog’: Illinois House honors Lake County Sheriff Canine Dax, handler following canine’s death

The Illinois House of Representatives honored Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax and his handler this week after the canine’s retirement and sudden death last month. State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) and the Illinois House of Representatives honored Dax and his handler, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy John Forlenza, on Wednesday. Dax and Forlenza were honored […]

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Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax dies just two days after retirement ceremony

Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax has died just two days after a retirement ceremony was held following his career-ending injury, officials announced. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced Dax’s death, which occurred Friday morning. “While K9 Dax’s legacy will forever live on, this morning K9 Dax passed away,” Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher […]

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Retirement ceremony held for Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax as officials credit him for saving lives, tracking down suspects

Officials credited Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax with saving hundreds of lives and tracking down hundreds of offenders during his retirement ceremony Wednesday following a career-ending injury. Dax – a German Shepherd born in March 2014 in the Czech Republic – joined the sheriff’s office in the spring of 2015. He was 13 months old […]

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Public retirement ceremony announced for famed Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax after career-ending injury

The public has been invited to attend a retirement ceremony for Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax after he retired last week due to injuries he suffered during a suspect apprehension. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced the retirement of Dax Thursday morning. Dax joined the sheriff’s office in the spring of 2015. He was 13 months […]

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‘A true hero’: Famed Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax retires after career-ending injury

Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax, who is among the top canines in the nation and has received dozens of awards, has retired due to injuries he suffered during a suspect apprehension. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced the retirement of Dax Thursday morning. Dax joined the sheriff’s office in the spring of 2015. He was […]

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‘So grateful for the community’s support’: Lake County Sheriff’s K-9 Dax continuing to improve physically after injury

Authorities anticipate being able to share more information about Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax next week as he continues to improve physically and is “so grateful” for the community’s support. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday morning that Dax continues to improve physically and he “has been so grateful for the community’s support!” “He’s […]