GENEVA, Ala. (WDNews) — A four-year-old bloodhound is being recognized for his work helping the Geneva County Sheriff’s Office find missing people, track suspects and recover stolen property.
According to the Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, K-9 Ruger has served with the agency for the past two years. His duties include searching for lost or missing people and tracking suspects who flee from law enforcement.
The sheriff’s office obtained Ruger through the Find-M Friends organization in Citrus County, Florida.
Since joining the agency, Ruger has recovered stolen property hidden by a suspect, located a missing child and found two elderly people who had wandered away from home.
Deputy Andrew Armstrong, Ruger’s handler, said Ruger has made a total of seven successful finds, with the people involved either found safe or taken into custody.
Ruger is also described as a friendly K-9 who enjoys meeting people while on duty.
“We should also mention that he enjoys his weekly trips to Tractor Supply for his bath, and loves the attention shown to him from GCSO employees (as well as an occasional treat),” the sheriff’s office said.
Ruger also trains and spends time with fellow K-9s and their handlers at the Houston County Sheriff’s Office.
“Overall, he is a big part of our family here at the GCSO. We are thankful for the many ways he helps us and makes our job a little bit easier,” the sheriff’s office said.
“Thank you for your service and hard work, Ruger!”
