Columbus police mourning death of retired police dog

Columbus police are mourning the death of retired police dog Argo.

According to the department, Argo died on Thursday at the age of 13. He served the department for 12 years, working with his handler Officer Branch Schrader from 2012 until his retirement in April of last year. After his retirement he continued as a companion dog to Schrader.

Argo was a German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix. Police say he was responsible for 482 arrests and 443 narcotics seizures. He searched 105 buildings and took part in more than 150 trackings, including helping find missing children.

Police say that he was more than just a dog, he was a trusted team member and protector.

Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.