End of watch: Retired Indiana State Police K-9 Boomer dies

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police announced Monday that retired K-9 Boomer died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.

Boomer served with ISP from 2014 to 2022, helping protect communities and assist officers. After he retired, he spent his days relaxing, getting plenty of pets, and enjoying his favorite foods: cheeseburgers, french fries, steak, salmon, and pork ribs.

After years of serving others, Boomer got to enjoy being spoiled by the family who loved him. During his career, Boomer:

  • Conducted 429 searches.
  • Made 190 arrests.
  • Served 394 warrants.
  • Completed 32 tracks.
  • Made 29 apprehensions.
  • Took part in 114 perimeter deployments
  • Helped remove 21 firearms and more than 100 pounds of illegal drugs from the streets.

Boomer was buried at the Evansville Fraternal Order of Police PAL Camp…

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