HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaii Police Department is mourning the loss of their K-9 Archer.
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According to the department, on Thursday, Sept. 4, Archer died after being left unattended in a vehicle for “an unacceptable period of time.”
“This was a preventable tragedy, dogs should not be left unattended in a vehicle for any period of time,” said Interim Police Chief Reed Mahuna. “Archer was not just a police dog, he was a partner, protector, and a member of our police family.”
The department will conduct a review of K-9 policies and procedures to determine if there are any adjustments that can be made to prevent a similar incident from occurring in the future…