Pontiac Michigan Police Department K-9 Officer, killed in the line of duty.After a short but stellar career on the force, K9 officer Kodi died from injuries sustained in a two story fall in which he was aprehending a suspect from a city building. He had been on the force with his handler Officer Craig Pesko for about 18 months and assisted in tracking, drug detection and searches. "His work was steady, always top-notch," said Pontiac Police Sgt. Michael Story. The dog had apprehended car thieves during manhunts, and uncovered drugs on several occasions. More than 130 police officers, police dogs and others attended the funeral. The officers wore black bands around their badges, identical to the badges and bands fastened to each police dog's collar. Kodi was buriedwith full police honors and ceremony including Taps and a 21 gun salute.
Pontiac Michigan Police Department K-9 Officer, killed in the line of duty.After a short but stellar career on the force, K9 officer Kodi died from injuries sustained in a two story fall in which he was aprehending a suspect from a city building. He had been on the force with his handler Officer Craig Pesko for about 18 months and assisted in tracking, drug detection and searches. "His work was steady, always top-notch," said Pontiac Police Sgt. Michael Story. The dog had apprehended car thieves during manhunts, and uncovered drugs on several occasions. More than 130 police officers, police dogs and others attended the funeral. The officers wore black bands around their badges, identical to the badges and bands fastened to each police dog's collar. Kodi was buriedwith full police honors and ceremony including Taps and a 21 gun salute.
