Reno PD Grieves for K9 Julio 🐶 “The Reno Police Department is sad to announce the passing of K9 Julio after an unexpected medical issue. Julio was an eight-year-old golden retriever who served alongside his handler, Officer Chris Carter Jr., since 2017. Julio was trained as a single-purpose explosive detection K9 and worked with Officer Carter in the Consolidated Bomb Squad. Over the years, Julio conducted hundreds of deployments to help enhance the safety of public events and dignitary visits by ensuring venues were protected from explosive threats. He responded to numerous explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) calls. He also participated in public demonstrations throughout the City over the years. Julio was known for holding his own leash around the station, visiting employees and putting smiles on his coworkers’ faces. He was often rewarded for those visits with his favorite treat, Milk-Bones. Julio was cared for deeply by Officer Carter and his family who spent time with him at lakes, playing with his favorite toy - the tennis ball - and the family’s other four-legged members. Julio was friendly with everyone, even trying to make friends with a skunk once which did not go so well. Julio’s sudden and unexpected passing has created a hole in our hearts. Although we can never replace Julio, we are currently searching for another bomb detection k9 to continue to provide the same service to the community Julio did.” #reno