After an incredible career of service, we’re proud to officially announce the retirement of K9 Sig. 🐾💙

K9 Sig began his journey with DCSO in February of 2019 to start training—and by March, he was already on patrol. From day one, he worked tirelessly to master every aspect of his training. Over the years, he assisted in numerous apprehensions and made narcotics finds both large and small, proving himself time and time again as a dependable and driven partner.

But Sig was more than just a working dog—he became family. Around the office, there were plenty of jokes that Sig didn’t always want to apprehend because he recognized his DCSO family and just wanted to be with them.

In 2024, during a call that escalated into shots fired while he was on leash, Sig stood ready to respond and take the suspect down, but once the situation slowed and he was checked out, K9 Sig immediately shifted roles. He became exactly what every Deputy and assisting agency patrolman needed in that moment—moving from person to person, checking on everyone, and allowing them to pet him.

Most recently, Sig served as a temporary Jail K9, where he continued detecting illegal contraband while, of course, making more friends along the way. No matter the assignment, he gave it everything he had.

Sig will surely miss jumping into his patrol car, coming to work, and chasing bad guys…but we’re pretty sure he’ll adjust quickly to taking over the couch and enjoying the slower pace of retirement life.

K9 Sig will be deeply missed and will always be remembered as one of the best partners I could have asked for. The next K9 has big shoes to fill.

Enjoy retirement, Sig—you’ve earned every second of it. 🐕✨

DC Sheriff