Officers from the Toronto Police Companies (TPS) gathered on the morning of July 27 to honor their fallen four-legged comrade, Ok-9 Bingo, who died within the line of responsibility.
The 2-year-old German Shepherd was shot and killed on Tuesday, July 25, when officers tried to arrest a 44-year-old armed man for homicide.
The Particular Investigations Unit (SIU) stated Bingo, who was aiding within the seek for the homicide suspect within the yard of a close-by residence in Etobicoke, was shot and killed by the person, based on CityNews Toronto.
Final week, earlier than the procession, TPS additionally lowered their flag at their headquarters and at Service services throughout the town “in honour of police canine Bingo who sacrificed his life in service of public security”.
Accordin to CityNews Toronto, TPS invited the general public to look at the Thursday morning procession for the police canine.
The procession for the Ok-9 hero started with the Toronto Police forming an Honor Guard outdoors the Emergency Veterinary Clinic at Yonge avenue at 7:30 AM.
The TPS Police Canine Companies staff, together with Bingo’s companion and handler Sgt. Brandon Smith, carried Bingo’s casket and stated their remaining goodbyes to the goodest boy within the drive.
Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw who was in attendance for the procession, thanked Bingo for his service on Twitter saying, “Thanks for protecting our members secure, and thanks on your service.”
In line with TPS, Bingo joined the Police Canine Companies in July 2022. And he underwent an intense coaching program with Sgt. Smith and graduated in December 2022.
Demkiw additionally revealed in a Wednesday press convention that Sgt. Smith not solely skilled with the canine, but in addition lived with him.
“They dwell with these canines, they turn out to be a part of their rapid household,” Demkiw stated, as reported by World Toronto.
In line with Workers Sergeant Eric Hembruff, Bingo is described to be a “high-drive power canine who bonded nicely along with his companion within the brief time they had been collectively.”
Hembruff added, “He has had a couple of successes in his seven months and was excellent at his job. He made the last word sacrifice, taking a bullet that may have been meant for considered one of our officers.”
Demkiw emphasised the important position canines play in ensuring the group is secure.
“They supply an extra useful resource to our members to assist hold communities secure, whether or not it’s monitoring a suspect, apprehending violent suspects or monitoring and finding proof, a few of which is extremely harmful,” he famous.
Along with Bingo’s procession, the TPS additionally created a web based guide of condolences the place members of the general public can depart their messages for the fallen four-legged hero. You’ll find the web guide right here.
