KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The Kaukauna Police Department’s first K9 officer has died.
K9 Rocko died Wednesday, the department posted on social media.
Rocko served the city of Kaukauna for eight years alongside his handler Officer Meyer. When Officer Meyer transitioned to the Kaukauna School District resource officer, Rocko went with him.
Throughout his career, Rocko helped detect illegal drugs, apprehend dangerous subjects, and assist in searching for missing/fleeing persons.
Police wrote:
As dedicated and hard working as Rocko was, he was also a companion to not only Officer Meyer but all of the officers at the Kaukauna Police Department. Throughout his shifts, he would often wander throughout the halls of our police department looking for extra food scraps from his fellow officers. Rocko and Officer Meyer shared a special bond that was evident in their drive to work hard, do good, and protect the citizens of Kaukauna. Rocko’s legacy will live well beyond his years, not only as our first K9, but as one of the best working K9’s in the area. Thank you to the community for the support of our department’s K9 program throughout the years. A special thank you to the Kaukauna K9 committee, Clever K9s The All American Garage Inc. Kaukauna Veterinary Clinic and BluePearl Pet Hospital for your unwavering support. Rest easy, Rocko, you were a good boy.
