October 27, 2024 – Fresno Police Department officials report on the passing of their beloved Buster, who served as a narcotics canine for over 12 year with the department. It is with a heavy heart that the Fresno Police Department announces the passing of our beloved Buster. Buster served the Fresno Police Department for over 12 years as a narcotics canine. He was very tenacious and dedicated when it came to searching for narcotics. He kept numerous officers safe by detecting illegal narcotics well in advance of the officers unknowingly exposing themselves to the substances.