CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston Police Department (CPD) announced the passing of one of their retired K9s on Friday.
Tinto was a 14-year-old Belgian Malinois partnered with Sgt. Judson Haithcock.
The K9 worked with the Explosive Devices Team from 2011 to 2018, and he served at special events, conducting protective sweeps and aiding in explosive-related calls, said CPD.
During his retirement, Tinto spent his time with Sgt. Haithcock’s family. CPD wrote in a statement on X, formerly Twitter, that Tinto left an impact on all who knew him.
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