A three-year member of the Appleton Police Department has passed away.
The Department reported on its Facebook page that K-9 Faro was surrounded by his loving family when he succumbed to kidney failure on Wednesday.
K-9 Faro joined the Appleton Police Department in 2021 and was paired with Sargent Rohm.
K-9 Faro was said to be proficient in detecting controlled substances, tracking, building clearing, and apprehension.
In fact, throughout his service, Faro completed 297 deployments, with 247 focused on detection and 50 on patrol duties.
The Department went on to say, “As we grieve Faro’s loss, we extend our deepest gratitude to our community for unwavering support of our K-9 program. Special thanks to Countryside Veterinary Services and the experts at the University of Wisconsin-Veterinary Care for their exceptional care of Faro. Your service will always be remembered, K-9 Faro. Rest in Peace.”
