In Memory of Fargo

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Police Dog Down


Just one day after his K-9 partner, "Fargo" was shot and killed in the line of duty, Master Deputy Warren Cavanagh of the Richland County Sheriff's Dept., received the honor of Deputy of the Year.
The decision on the award had been made 2 weeks ago, but the official announcement was made one day after Fargo's memorial service. Upon receiving the honor, an audience of his peers gave him a standing ovation.

Under South Carolina's Code of Laws:

SECTION 47‑3‑620. Unlawful to torture, mutilate, injure, disable, poison, or kill police dog or horse.

It is unlawful for a person to wilfully or maliciously torture, mutilate, injure, disable, poison, or kill a dog or horse used by a law enforcement department or agency in the performance of the functions or duties of the department or when a dog is placed in a kennel off duty or a horse is placed in a stable off duty.  However, a police officer or veterinarian may perform euthanasia in emergency situations when delay would cause the dog or horse undue suffering and pain.

It is unfortunate that it is only a misdemeanor offense to do such things to our 4 legged partners. It should be a felony!

Thankfully, bail was denied for this sorry piece of shit.

Watch this video tribute to Fargo

 Remember, they serve to protect us!

Police Dog Down

Richland Co., SC

It's always a sad day when one of our own goes down. Specially trained police K-9 dogs are also part of the family of blue. They not only track, hunt for drugs, and attack on command, but they've been known to make the ultimate sacrifice in an effort to protect their handler/partner. Such as the case here.

"Fargo" took several shots from an armed robber, possibly preventing his handler, Master Deputy Warren Cavanagh, from being shot too. Even if Fargo had been wearing his vest, veterinarians believe that it would not have sufficiently protected him from the fatal wound.

Our deepest condolences to Dept. Cavanagh, his family and the whole department on their loss.

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