“I’ve had pets all my life and never thought I could have a stronger connection,” Smith said in an emotional tribute. His loss was perhaps the most profound for his handler Sgt.
Officers say Bingo embraced his role and bonded with many in the service. For these reasons and many more, he will forever be remembered as a protector,” Chief Myron Demkiw said to a room of TPS officers, many from K9 units in Ontario. “When Bingo arrived on scene at a call every officer knew he would do whatever possible to back them up. The two-year-old German Shepherd was killed this summer in the line of duty.Īt the ceremony, Bingo was described as a brave dog who worked tirelessly to track down suspects. A procession and memorial service was held Friday to remember and say goodbye to Bingo - a trusted Toronto Police Service (TPS) K9 unit police dog.
