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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
| INCIDENT: | Oxnard Police K9 Suddenly Passes Away |
| DATE/TIME: | January 18, 2018 @ 7 PM |
| PREPARED BY: | Jason Benites, Assistant Police Chief |
| CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: | Brett Smith, Police Sergeant
(805) 248-9122 |
DETAILS:
It is with great sadness that the Oxnard Police Department announces the sudden passing of one of its police service dogs, K9 Jax.
On Wednesday, January 17, 2018, Jax began showing symptoms of an illness during regularly scheduled training. Jax was taken to a local veterinary hospital, and following a series of procedures, it was discovered that the 5 ½ year-old Belgian Malinois had a large, inoperable tumor near his heart and lungs. The tumor was bleeding, further compounding his condition, and impeding his lung function. Surrounded by his partner/handling officer, family, and friends, Jax succumbed to his illness.
“With Jax’s passing, we have lost a beloved family member of the Oxnard Police Department” said Assistant Police Chief Jason Benites. “Our K9 officers are tightly bonded with their canine partners, who work tirelessly to help protect our community. Jax will be missed by many. Please keep Jax, his handler, and their family in your thoughts during this difficult time.”
Jax began his service with the Oxnard Police Department in 2013. He was known as a driven and determined award-winning K9. Jax’s most recent public appearance was in the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade on the Lucy Pet Foundation float. More information about Jax can be found on Instagram under oxnardpolicek9.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 18, 2018 @ 11:10 PM